How to Pronounce Deceiving

To pronounce "deceiving", say DEC-eiv-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEC-eiv-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deceiving”

"deceiving" has 3 syllables: dec-eiv-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does deceiving mean?

verb

  1. To trick or mislead.

noun

  1. Deception

Words that rhyme with deceiving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingbelievingthievingretrievingachievingmisconceiving

Related words

deludebetraycozendeceptivefoolingcheatingmisleadingdefrauding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deceiving"?▾

"Deceiving" has 3 syllables: dec · eiv · ing.

What does "deceiving" mean?▾

Deceiving: To trick or mislead.

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