word
Leniency
LEE-nyuh-nsee
/ˈliːnjʌnsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
leniency
Dictionary meaning
Lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers.
Synonyms: lenience
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