How to pronounce deviancy
Say it like DEE-vee-en-see. Deviancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vee
- en
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviancy 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.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deviancy
American and British speakers say deviancy in essentially the same way: /ˈdiviˌɛnsi/ in the US and /ˈdiːviənsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-vee-un-see.
What does deviancy mean?
- The state of being deviant, abnormal or anomalous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying deviancy
How do you pronounce deviancy?
Say DEE-vee-en-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiviˌɛnsi/. In British English it is /ˈdiːviənsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviancy?
Deviancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · en · see.
Do Americans and Brits say deviancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiviˌɛnsi/ and the British form is /ˈdiːviənsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.