How to Pronounce "delinquent"
word
/dɪˈɫɪŋkwənt/
di-LING-kwuhnt
/dɪlˈɪnkwənt/
di-LIN-kwuhnt
Definition
A delinquent is someone, usually young, who commits crimes or breaks rules. It may also describe something overdue, like an unpaid bill.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈɫɪŋkwənt/
British English
/dɪlˈɪnkwənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LING-kwuhnt
UK
di-LIN-kwuhnt
Listen in Context
The police caught a delinquent spray-painting the wall.
He was labeled a delinquent at school for breaking the rules.
Her account is delinquent because she didn't pay the bill on time.
The city is working to help delinquent teens find better opportunities.