deaf
DEF
def
/ˈdɛf/ · 1 syllable
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “deaf” is spelled “def”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | e | f |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɛ/ | /f/ |
English writes “deaf” with
4 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“def” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “deaf”
“deaf” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “deaf”?
“deaf” is pronounced DEF — IPA /ˈdɛf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “def”.
How many syllables are in “deaf”?
“deaf” has 1 syllable: DEF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).