How to pronounce deepfake
Say it like DEEP-fayk. Deepfake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP).
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- DEEP
- fayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deepfake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- faykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deepfake
American and British speakers say deepfake in essentially the same way: /ˈdipˌfeɪk/ in the US and /ˈdiːpfeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEP-fayk.
What does deepfake mean?
- A convincingly realistic but fake image, video, or audio created with the use of artificial intelligence, especially one that imposes the face of one person onto the body of someone else.“Did you see that leaked sex tape with the actress? It turned out to be a deepfake, but it looked so realistic!”
- To create or turn into a deepfake; to impersonate someone with a deepfake.
Where does deepfake come from?
Blend of deep learning + fake.
Questions about saying deepfake
How do you pronounce deepfake?
Say DEEP-fayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipˌfeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpfeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deepfake?
Deepfake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEP). Broken into parts: DEEP · fayk.
Do Americans and Brits say deepfake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipˌfeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpfeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.