To pronounce "dead-on", say DEAD-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEAD-on
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"dead-on" has 2 syllables: dead-on. It rhymes with head-on and pedon, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dead-on" has 2 syllables: dead · on.
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