How to Pronounce Tendencies

To pronounce "tendencies", say TEND-enc-ies — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛndənsiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈtɛndənsiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tendencies”

"tendencies" has 3 syllables: tend-enc-ies. It rhymes with dependencies, if that helps it stick.

What does tendencies mean?

noun

  1. A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

    “Denim has a tendency to fade.”

  2. An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

Synonyms

dispositioninclinationpenchantpropensitytrend

Words that rhyme with tendencies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dependencies

Related words

ambitionsaspirationsattitudescurrentsdevelopmentsdirectionsdriftsexcesses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tendencies"?▾

"Tendencies" has 3 syllables: tend · enc · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "tendencies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tendencies" is /ˈtɛndənsiz/.

What does "tendencies" mean?▾

Tendencies: A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

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