To pronounce "deficiencies", say DEF-ic-ienc-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deficiencies" has 4 syllables: def-ic-ienc-ies. It rhymes with efficiencies and inefficiencies, if that helps it stick.
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"Deficiencies" has 4 syllables: def · ic · ienc · ies.
Deficiencies: Inadequacy or incompleteness.
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