How to pronounce deixis
Say it like DYKE-sis. Deixis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYKE).
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- DYKE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deixis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deixis
American and British speakers say deixis in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪksɪs/ in the US and /ˈdaɪksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYKE-sis.
What does deixis mean?
- The use of a word, such as a particle or pronoun, to refer to something that must be identified from the immediate physical, temporal, or grammatical context; a word used in such a way.“Deixis allows for economy of speech but may introduce ambiguity in recorded speech when referring to something physical.”
Questions about saying deixis
How do you pronounce deixis?
Say DYKE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪksɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deixis?
Deixis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYKE). Broken into parts: DYKE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say deixis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪksɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.