How to pronounce deviant
Say it like DEE-vee-unt. Deviant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- vee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deviant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deviant
American and British speakers say deviant in essentially the same way: /ˈdiviənt/ in the US and /ˈdiːviənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-vee-unt.
What does deviant mean?
- Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.“At the trial, the extent of his deviant behavior became clear.”
- A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.“He was branded as a deviant and ostracized.”
- A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.“As the graph shows, the March sales trend is the deviant.”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying deviant
How do you pronounce deviant?
Say DEE-vee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiviənt/. In British English it is /ˈdiːviənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deviant?
Deviant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · vee · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say deviant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiviənt/ and the British form is /ˈdiːviənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.