How to pronounce "deceives" in English
dɪˈsiːvz
dih·SEEVZ
Primary stress: SEEVZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “deceives”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
SEEVZ
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("SEEVZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "deceives" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "deceives is" sounds like "deceives-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "deceives" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“This is where our brain deceives us.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“When the seven years pass, Laban deceives Jacob and gives him the elder daughter, Leah.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Now, we call that a deceptive cadence, because it deceives us.”— TEDWatch clip
“deceives even the most experienced adventurers but the conditions that”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“skill deceives seducing us with stories and the Heart of the mass of men is blind people are so stupid they believe what you tell them about dsus even”— StanfordWatch clip
“strumpet tonged she flatters and she deceives what a enormous knowledge you have my young why not let me make”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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This is where our brain deceives us.
Hear it in context: “deceives”
23 clipsThe English word “deceives” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈsiːvz (phonetic respelling: dih-SEEVZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · SEEVZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (SEEVZ). Grammatically, “deceives” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 23 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “deceives” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, YaleCourses, TED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @11:37
“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”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @44:41
“younger daughter Rachel. When the seven years pass, Laban deceives Jacob and gives him the elder daughter, Leah. him the elder daughter, Leah.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #3 · @10:44
“and instead he does... Now, we call that a deceptive cadence, because it deceives us. because it deceives us.”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #4 · @0:45
“this phenomenon still occurs today and deceives even the most experienced adventurers but the conditions that adventurers but the conditions that”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #5 · @8:30
“adicus or Homer or the kind of combination and artfulness and poetic skill deceives seducing us with stories and the Heart of the mass of men is blind people are so stupid they believe what you tell them about dsus even blind people are so stupid they believe what you tell them about dsus even”
Definition & Meaning: “deceives”
- To trick or mislead.
Example Sentences (3)
- “It feels painful to begin seeing clearly, that you’ve been deceived by the very people and institutions you trusted to guide you.”
- “This is where our brain deceives us. And many of the times they tell us that no”
- “When the seven years pass, Laban deceives Jacob and gives him the elder daughter, Leah.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “deceives”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-SEEVZ
- Syllables:
- dih · SEEVZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · cei · ves
- Primary stress:
- SEEVZ
- IPA:
- dɪˈsiːvz
- Hear it in context
- deceives
Synonyms: “deceives”
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Words that Rhyme with “deceives”
-ivzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"deceives" (⁄dɪˈsiːvz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "deceives" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about deceives
How do you pronounce “deceives”?
“deceives” is pronounced ⁄dɪˈsiːvz⁄ (dih-SEEVZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “deceives”?
“deceives” has 2 syllables: dih · SEEVZ.
Where is the stress in “deceives”?
The primary stress in “deceives” is on “SEEVZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “deceives” mean?
To trick or mislead.
How can I hear “deceives” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “deceives”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).