How do you pronounce "decency"?

In American English: /ˈdiːsənsi/ (DEES-uhns-ee). In British English: /dˈiːsənsi/ (D-ees-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈdiːsənsi/ (DEES-uhns-ee). In Australian English: /dˈiːsənsi/ (D-ees-uhns).

Is "decency" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdiːsənsi/ (DEES-uhns-ee), while in British English it's /dˈiːsənsi/ (D-ees-uhns).

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decency

/ˈdiːsənsi/

DEES-uhns-ee

Syllable Breakdown

diːsde·ənscen·icy

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