How to Pronounce "deficit"
word
ˈdɛfəsət
DEF-uh-sit
dˈɛfɪsˌɪt
DEF-i-sit
Definition
A deficit is the amount by which something, especially money, is too small or less than what is needed; often used to talk about budgets or finances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛfəsət
British English
dˈɛfɪsˌɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEF-uh-sit
UK
DEF-i-sit
Listen in Context
The government is trying to reduce its deficit.
Their company ended the year with a large deficit.
A trade deficit means a country imports more than it exports.
We can't ignore the budget deficit any longer—it keeps growing every year.