To pronounce "deny", say DENY — one syllable, IPA /dɪˈnaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈnaɪ/
IPA
"deny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I wanted to go to the party, but I was denied.”
“Everyone knows he committed the crime, but he still denies it.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deny" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "deny" is /dɪˈnaɪ/.
Deny: To disallow or reject.
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