How to pronounce deify
Say it like DEE-uh-fy. Deify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deify 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deify
American and British speakers say deify in essentially the same way: /ˈdiəfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-ih-fy.
What does deify mean?
- To make into a god.
- To regard as being like a deity; to treat as worthy of worship; to exalt.
Where does deify come from?
From French déifier, from Latin deificāre, from deus (“god”).
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Questions about saying deify
How do you pronounce deify?
Say DEE-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiəfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deify?
Deify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · uh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say deify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiəfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.