How to Pronounce Deceitful

To pronounce "deceitful", say DEC-eitf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /-fl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/-fl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “deceitful”

"deceitful" has 3 syllables: dec-eitf-ul.

What does deceitful mean?

adjective

  1. Deliberately misleading or cheating.
  2. Deceptive, two-faced.

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Related words

duplicitousdouble-dealingjanus-facedfraudulentdouble-tonguedfallaciousdishonestdishonorable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deceitful"?▾

"Deceitful" has 3 syllables: dec · eitf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "deceitful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deceitful" is /-fl̩/.

What does "deceitful" mean?▾

Deceitful: Deliberately misleading or cheating.

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