How to pronounce dependency
Say it like dih-PEN-dun-see. Dependency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
- dih
- PEN
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dependency 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunKeep 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 dependency
American and British speakers say dependency in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ in the US and /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PEN-dun-see.
What does dependency mean?
- the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
Where does dependency come from?
From dependent + -cy or dependence + -y or depend + -ency.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dependency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dependency.
Questions about saying dependency
How do you pronounce dependency?
Say dih-PEN-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndənsi/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dependency?
Dependency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · dun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say dependency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɛndənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.