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deceit
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being fraudulent (nou) a misleading falsehood (nou) the act of deceiving
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈsiːt
Examples:
Accusations of fraud, intentional deceit, or buffoonery would be non neutral.
It is an underhand campaign of obfuscation and deceit.
The record of deceit is truly shocking.
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Common mistakes of deceit pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "de-CEIT". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /dɪˈsiːt/ in US and /dɪˈsiːt/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "deceit" with emphasis on "CEIT".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Many pronounce "deceit" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /dɪˈsɪt/. The correct pronunciation features a long "ee" sound: /dɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Focus on elongating the "ee" in "deceit".
- Dropping the final "t": Some speakers omit the "t" sound at the end, saying /dɪˈsiː/. This alters the meaning and clarity. The correct pronunciation includes the "t": /dɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly at the end of "deceit".
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: A common mistake is to pronounce the initial "d" as /z/, saying "zeceit". The correct sound is /d/. Tip: Pay attention to the "d" at the beginning of "deceit" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some learners make the "e" in "deceit" too prominent, leading to /dɪˈsiːt/. The "e" should be subtle. The correct pronunciation is /dɪˈsiːt/. Tip: Keep the "e" soft and focus on the "ceit" part.