How to Pronounce "deviant"
word
ˈdiviənt
DEE-vee-uhnt
dˈiːviənt
DEE-vee-uhnt
Definition
Describes someone or something that behaves in a way that is very different from what is considered normal or acceptable by society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdiviənt
British English
dˈiːviənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-vee-uhnt
UK
DEE-vee-uhnt
Listen in Context
His actions were considered deviant by many in the community.
The study focused on deviant behavior among teenagers.
A deviant path can sometimes lead to trouble.
She felt like a deviant just because she didn’t fit in with everyone else.