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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ency

/-ɪnsɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-en-cy
IPA
/-ɪnsɪ/
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forming abstract nouns denoting conditions, qualities, or states.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin -entia.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /-ɪnsɪ/

Phrases

-ancy

Frequently Paired Words

-ancy

Questions

How do you pronounce -ency?
The recorded pronunciation is /-ɪnsɪ/.
What does -ency mean?
Forming abstract nouns denoting conditions, qualities, or states.
Where does -ency come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce -ency

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ency”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/-ɪnsɪ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ency” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.