How to Pronounce Deceit

To pronounce "deceit", say DEC-eit — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsiːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈsiːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deceit”

"deceit" has 2 syllables: dec-eit. It rhymes with conceit and sweet, if that helps it stick.

What does deceit mean?

noun

  1. An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.

    “The whole conversation was merely a deceit.”

  2. An act of deceiving someone.

Synonyms

deceptiontrickeryfraudtrickdeceitfulnessdeceptivenessdissimulationfraudulence

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Words that rhyme with deceit

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conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatretreatbeatdiscreet

Related words

fraudulencedissemblingdissimulationdeceptionmisrepresentationtrickerydeceitfuldeceive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deceit"?▾

"Deceit" has 2 syllables: dec · eit.

What is the IPA transcription of "deceit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deceit" is /dɪˈsiːt/.

What does "deceit" mean?▾

Deceit: An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.

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