How many syllables in "deceives"?

"deceives" has 3 lettergrepen (de - cei - ves).

How to divide "deceives"?

"deceives" divides into 3 parts: de · cei · ves.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"deceives": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·cei·ves

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de-CEI-ves(de · cei · ves)○ ● ○

Stress in "deceives" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsiːvz⁄

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perform in a nonlinear world. This is where our brain deceives us. And many of the times they tell us that no many of the times they tell us that no

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How many syllables in "deceives"?: "deceives" has 3 lettergrepen (de - cei - ves).
How to divide "deceives"?: "deceives" divides into 3 parts: de · cei · ves.
Where is the stress in "deceives"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "deceives"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... cei... ves) and listen on SayItVid.