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How to pronounce deviant

deviant
/ˈdiːviːənt/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Deviant, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce deviant?

Deviant is pronounced /ˈdiːviːənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in deviant?

Deviant has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in deviant?

The first syllable: /ˈdiːviːənt/.

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