How to Pronounce "deception"
word
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
di-SEP-shuhn
/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
di-SEP-shuhn
Definition
The act of making someone believe something that is not true to mislead or trick them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
British English
/dɪsˈɛpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SEP-shuhn
UK
di-SEP-shuhn
Listen in Context
He was hurt by her deception.
Deception is wrong, even if you have a good reason.
The movie is about a big deception.
They built an entire scheme on deception and lies.