How to pronounce truancy
Say it like TROO-un-see. Truancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- unKeep 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 truancy
American and British speakers say truancy in essentially the same way: /ˈtruənsi/ in the US and /ˈtruːənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROO-un-see.
What does truancy mean?
- The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.
Where does truancy come from?
From truant + -cy.
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Words that rhyme with truancy
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Questions about saying truancy
How do you pronounce truancy?
Say TROO-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtruənsi/. In British English it is /ˈtruːənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truancy?
Truancy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say truancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtruənsi/ and the British form is /ˈtruːənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.