Proper Pronunciation Guide
deity
[
di
ə ti]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “e” like the name of the letter itself—/i/—and stress it.
- Pronounce the letter “i” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Pronounce the final letter “y” like the name of the letter “e”—/i/.
Practice Sentence:
| He believes in a deity. |
Definition:
(noun) A god, supreme being, or God.
Notes:
A person who believes in God or a divine being is a deist [diəst].