How to Pronounce Deacon

To pronounce "deacon", say DEAC-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdiːkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deacon”

"deacon" has 2 syllables: deac-on. It rhymes with beacon and weaken, if that helps it stick.

What does deacon mean?

noun

  1. (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).
  2. (Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism) A clergyman ranked directly below a priest, with duties of helping the priests and carrying out parish work.

verb

  1. For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
  2. (animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.

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Words that rhyme with deacon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beaconweakeneikonpekan

Related words

priestpopechancellorpractisingleaderleftclergymancleric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deacon"?▾

"Deacon" has 2 syllables: deac · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "deacon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deacon" is /ˈdiːkən/.

What does "deacon" mean?▾

Deacon: (Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

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