How to pronounce deucedly
Say it like DOO-sid-lee. Deucedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- sid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deucedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deucedly
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-sid-lee.
What does deucedly mean?
- Quite; extremely; utterly.
Where does deucedly come from?
From deuced + -ly.
Questions about saying deucedly
How do you pronounce deucedly?
Say DOO-sid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdusɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deucedly?
Deucedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · sid · lee.
Is deucedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːsɪdli/ (DYOO-sid-lee).