How to pronounce deity
Say it like DEE-uh-tee. Deity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdiəti/DEE-uh-tee
UK British/ˈdiːti/DEE-tee
- DEE
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deity
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEE-tee.
What does deity mean?
noun
- any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Where does deity come from?
From Middle French deité, from Latin deitās.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with deity
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Questions about saying deity
How do you pronounce deity?
Say DEE-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiəti/. In British English it is /ˈdiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deity?
Deity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · uh · tee.
Is deity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdiːti/ (DEE-tee).