How to pronounce deified
Say it like DEE-uh-fyde. Deified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deified
American and British speakers say deified in essentially the same way: /ˈdiəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈdiːəˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-uh-fyde.
What does deified mean?
- simple past and past participle of deify How to pronounce deify
Questions about saying deified
How do you pronounce deified?
Say DEE-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdiːəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deified?
Deified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · uh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say deified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdiːəˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.