How to pronounce indecency
Say it like in-DEE-sun-see. Indecency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
- in
- DEE
- sun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indecency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sunKeep 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 indecency
American and British speakers say indecency in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdisənsi/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdiːsənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEE-sun-see.
What does indecency mean?
- Lack of decency; the property or degree of being indecent.“One sure sign of indecency is criticizing foreigners constantly, but remaining silent about the problems within your own land, or by your own people, or both.”
- Something showing lack of decency; something (such as a word) that is indecent.
Where does indecency come from?
From in- + decent + -cy.
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Words that rhyme with indecency
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Questions about saying indecency
How do you pronounce indecency?
Say in-DEE-sun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdisənsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdiːsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indecency?
Indecency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: in · DEE · sun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say indecency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdisənsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdiːsənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.