How to Pronounce Deify

To pronounce "deify", say DEIFY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deify”

"deify" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

What does deify mean?

verb

  1. To make a god of (something or someone).
  2. To treat as worthy of worship; to regard as a deity.

Synonyms

apotheosizeexaltidealize

Words that rhyme with deify

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

divinizebegoddivinifyapotheosizedivineidolizediviniseidolatrize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deify"?▾

"Deify" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deify"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deify" is /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/.

What does "deify" mean?▾

Deify: To make a god of (something or someone).

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