How to Pronounce "deviance"
word
ˈdiviəns
DEE-vee-uhns
dˈiːviəns
DEE-vee-uhns
Definition
Deviance is the act or condition of going against accepted social or moral standards. It is often used in sociology to talk about behaviors that are considered unusual or unacceptable in a group or society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdiviəns
British English
dˈiːviəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-vee-uhns
UK
DEE-vee-uhns
Listen in Context
The study focused on deviance in urban communities.
Some forms of deviance are considered crimes.
Social norms define what counts as deviance.
His behavior was seen as a form of deviance, not just a harmless joke.