How to pronounce deictic
Say it like DAYK-tik. Deictic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYK).
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- DAYK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deictic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deictic
American and British speakers say deictic in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪktɪk/ in the US and /ˈdeɪktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYK-tik.
What does deictic mean?
- Of or pertaining to deixis; to a word whose meaning is dependent on context.
- Directly pointing out; specifying.
- Such a word (such as I or here).
Questions about saying deictic
How do you pronounce deictic?
Say DAYK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪktɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deictic?
Deictic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYK). Broken into parts: DAYK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say deictic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪktɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.