deference
DE-fer-ans
deferans
/ˈdɛfɝəns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “deference” is spelled “deferans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | e | f | er | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɛ/ | /f/ | /ɝ/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “deference” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“deferans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “deference”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“deference” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “deference”?
“deference” is pronounced DE-fer-ans — IPA /ˈdɛfɝəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “deferans”.
How many syllables are in “deference”?
“deference” has 3 syllables: DE-fer-ans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).