How to Pronounce "deceive"
word
/dɪˈsiv/
di-SEEV
/dɪsˈiːv/
di-SEEV
Definition
To make someone believe something that is not true, usually to get an advantage or avoid blame.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsiv/
British English
/dɪsˈiːv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEEV
UK
di-SEEV
Listen in Context
He tried to deceive his teacher about his homework.
It is wrong to deceive your friends.
Some people deceive others to make money.
She felt hurt when she realized he had deceived her for months.