The word "deepfake" is pronounced as "deep-feɪk" in both British and American English. Below are the IPA transcriptions for each pronunciation:
British English: /diːp-feɪk/
American English: /dip-feɪk/
Deepfake (noun): A digital or computer-generated video, audio, or image that appears to be real but has been intentionally altered or manipulated to misrepresent or deceive the viewer.
Example 1: The use of deepfakes in political campaigns has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation and fake news.
Example 2: The popular app, FaceApp, has been criticized for its potential to create deepfakes that can be used for malicious purposes.
Example 3: The rise of deepfakes has caused many to question the authenticity of online content and the need for fact-checking.
Deepfake (verb): To create or produce a deepfake using advanced technology and techniques.
Example 1: The viral video that appears to show a famous celebrity doing something outrageous was later revealed to be deepfaked by a skilled video editor.
Example 2: The company hired a team to deepfake their CEO's face onto a bodybuilder's body for a humorous advertisement.
Example 3: The documentary explored the ethical implications of the increasingly sophisticated tools used to deepfake videos.