How many syllables in deficiency?
Syllables in deficiency
4
de·fi·cien·cy
Deficiency has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say deficiency
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ 4 syllables, de-FI-cien-cy · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say deficiency slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, fi, cien, cy. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in deficiency?
- Deficiency has four syllables.
- How do you divide deficiency into syllables?
- Deficiency divides as de-fi-cien-cy.
- Which syllable is stressed in deficiency?
- The second syllable (de-FI-cien-cy).