How to pronounce deontic
Say it like dee-ON-tik. Deontic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- dee
- ON
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deontic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deontic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-ON-tik.
What does deontic mean?
- Pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation, or expressions conveying this.
Words that rhyme with deontic
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Questions about saying deontic
How do you pronounce deontic?
Say dee-ON-tik. The American pronunciation is /diˈɑntɪk/. In British English it is /diˈɒntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deontic?
Deontic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: dee · ON · tik.
Is deontic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /diˈɒntɪk/ (dee-ON-tik).