deceit
/dɪˈsiːt/
Syllables de·ceit
Stress de-CEIT
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
schwa
ceit
/siːt/
ai/ay
Meaning
the act of lying or misleading someone
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/(delay) + ceit=/siːt/(receipt)
Example
He was punished for his deceit.