How to Pronounce Deacons

To pronounce "deacons", say DEAC-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

DEAC-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “deacons”

"deacons" has 2 syllables: deac-ons. It rhymes with weakens and bekins, if that helps it stick.

What does deacons 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.

Words that rhyme with deacons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

weakensbekinsmohicansbeaconseakinsseekinsdeakinsmeekinstopekans

Related words

pastorsdeaconessescongregationsclergydiaconatepresbyterspriestschurch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deacons"?▾

"Deacons" has 2 syllables: deac · ons.

What does "deacons" mean?▾

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

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