How to pronounce deification
Say it like dee-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. Deification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- dee
- uh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deification
American and British speakers say deification in essentially the same way: /ˌdiəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdiːəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-uh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does deification mean?
- The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.
- Excessive praise.
- A deified embodiment.
Words that rhyme with deification
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deification.
Questions about saying deification
How do you pronounce deification?
Say dee-uh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdiːəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deification?
Deification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: dee · uh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say deification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdiːəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.