To pronounce "deceptively", say DEC-ept-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈsɛptɪvli/
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"deceptively" has 4 syllables: dec-ept-iv-ely.
adverb
"Deceptively" has 4 syllables: dec · ept · iv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "deceptively" is /dɪˈsɛptɪvli/.
Deceptively: In a deceptive manner.
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