How to pronounce lenience
Say it like LEE-nee-unts. Lenience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- nee
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lenience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lenience
American and British speakers say lenience in essentially the same way: /ˈliniənts/ in the US and /ˈliːniənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-nee-unts.
What does lenience mean?
- Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.“There was lenience in the sentence given by the court, and he got the minimum prison time.”
Where does lenience come from?
From Latin lēn(iō) (“to soften, soothe”) -i- + -ence, from lēnis (“soft”).
Questions about saying lenience
How do you pronounce lenience?
Say LEE-nee-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˈliniənts/. In British English it is /ˈliːniənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lenience?
Lenience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · nee · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say lenience the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliniənts/ and the British form is /ˈliːniənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.