How to pronounce acclivity
Say it like uh-KLIV-uh-tee. Acclivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV).
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- uh
- KLIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acclivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KLIV-uh-tee.
What does acclivity mean?
- A slope or inclination of the earth, as the side of a hill, considered as ascending, in opposition to declivity, or descending; an upward slope; ascent.
Where does acclivity come from?
First attested in 1614.
Words that rhyme with acclivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acclivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying acclivity
How do you pronounce acclivity?
Say uh-KLIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈklɪvəti/. In British English it is /əˈklɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclivity?
Acclivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV). Broken into parts: uh · KLIV · uh · tee.
Is acclivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈklɪvəti/ (uh-KLIV-uh-tee).