deception

How many syllables in deception?

  3 syllables

Divide deception into syllables:   de-cep-tion
Stressed syllable in deception:   de-cep-tion
How to pronounce deception:   dih-sep-shun
How to say deception:

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Synonyms for deception


1 syllable
  • con
  • hoax
  • ruse
  • trap
  • wile
  • fraud
  • lies
  • sham
  • trick
2 syllables
  • deceit
  • hoaxing
  • pretense
  • swindle
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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