How to pronounce deific
Say it like dee-IF-ik. Deific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF).
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- dee
- IF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- IFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deific
American and British speakers say deific in essentially the same way: /diˈɪfɪk/ in the US and /diˈɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-IF-ik.
What does deific mean?
- divine; of or relating to a deity or deities.
Where does deific come from?
From Middle French déifique, from Latin deificus, from deus (“god”) + facio (“to make”).
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Words that rhyme with deific
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Questions about saying deific
How do you pronounce deific?
Say dee-IF-ik. The American pronunciation is /diˈɪfɪk/. In British English it is /diˈɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deific?
Deific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF). Broken into parts: dee · IF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say deific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈɪfɪk/ and the British form is /diˈɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.