Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dei

/diː iː aɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables
dei
IPA
/diː iː aɪ/
4
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Initialism of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Uncountable

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How do you pronounce dei?
The recorded pronunciation is /diː iː aɪ/.
What does dei mean?
Alternative spelling of dey (“informal term of address used when trying to get someone's attention.”).

How to pronounce dei

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