How to pronounce deke
Say it like DEEK. Deke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deke
American and British speakers say deke in essentially the same way: /dik/ in the US and /diːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEK.
What does deke mean?
- A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
- As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
- A quick detour.
- To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
- To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.
Where does deke come from?
Canadian English, a contraction of decoy.
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Words that rhyme with deke
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Questions about saying deke
How do you pronounce deke?
Say DEEK. The American pronunciation is /dik/. In British English it is /diːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deke?
Deke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say deke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dik/ and the British form is /diːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.