How to pronounce deviance
Say it like DEE-vee-uns. Deviance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdiviəns/DEE-vee-uns
UK British/ˈdiːvɪəns/DEE-veerns
- DEE
- vee
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deviance
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: DEE-veerns.
What does deviance mean?
noun
- Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.“Socrates was sentenced to death for his deviance.”
- A person or thing that differs from the expected.
Where does deviance come from?
Borrowed from French déviance.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying deviance
How do you pronounce deviance?
Say DEE-vee-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiviəns/. In British English it is /ˈdiːvɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviance?
Deviance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · uns.
Is deviance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdiːvɪəns/ (DEE-veerns).