How to pronounce deistic
Say it like day-IS-tik. Deistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS).
- day
- IS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deistic
American and British speakers say deistic in essentially the same way: /deɪˈɪstɪk/ in the US and /deɪˈɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: day-IS-tik.
What does deistic mean?
- Of or relating to deism.
Where does deistic come from?
From deist + -ic.
Words that rhyme with deistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deistic.
Questions about saying deistic
How do you pronounce deistic?
Say day-IS-tik. The American pronunciation is /deɪˈɪstɪk/. In British English it is /deɪˈɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deistic?
Deistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS). Broken into parts: day · IS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say deistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /deɪˈɪstɪk/ and the British form is /deɪˈɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.