How to Pronounce "deceit"
word
/dəˈsit/
di-SEET
/dɪsˈiːt/
di-SEET
Definition
The act of making someone believe something that is not true, often to gain an advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dəˈsit/
British English
/dɪsˈiːt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEET
UK
di-SEET
Listen in Context
He was accused of deceit in the court case.
She used deceit to get what she wanted.
Deceit can ruin a friendship.
People were shocked by his level of deceit after the scandal.