How to pronounce deities
Say it like DEE-uh-teez. Deities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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US American/ˈdiətiz/DEE-uh-teez
UK British/ˈdiːətiz/DEE-uh-teez
- DEE
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deities 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-uh-teez.
What does deities mean?
noun
- plural of deity How to pronounce deity
Questions about saying deities
How do you pronounce deities?
Say DEE-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiətiz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deities?
Deities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · uh · teez.
Is deities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdiːətiz/ (DEE-uh-teez).