How to pronounce deficits
Say it like DEF-ih-sits. Deficits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF).
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- DEF
- ih
- sits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deficits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sitsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deficits
American and British speakers say deficits in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/ in the US and /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEF-ih-sits.
What does deficits mean?
- plural of deficit How to pronounce deficit
Questions about saying deficits
How do you pronounce deficits?
Say DEF-ih-sits. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/. In British English it is /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deficits?
Deficits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF). Broken into parts: DEF · ih · sits.
Do Americans and Brits say deficits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/ and the British form is /ˈdɛfɪsɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.