How to pronounce delinquency
Say it like dih-LING-kwun-see. Delinquency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING).
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- dih
- LING
- kwun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delinquency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delinquency
American and British speakers say delinquency in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ in the US and /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LING-kwun-see.
What does delinquency mean?
- Misconduct.
- A criminal offense.
- A debt that is overdue for payment.
Where does delinquency come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin dēlinquentia, derived from Latin dēlinquēns, present participle of dēlinquō (“to transgress, err”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying delinquency
How do you pronounce delinquency?
Say dih-LING-kwun-see. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delinquency?
Delinquency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING). Broken into parts: dih · LING · kwun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say delinquency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.