How to pronounce acidity
Say it like uh-SID-uh-tee. Acidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
- uh
- SID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acidity 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.
- SIDSay 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 acidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SID-ih-tee.
What does acidity mean?
- The quality or state of being acid.
- Sourness; tartness; sharpness to the taste.“the acidity of lemon juice”
- Excessive acid quality, as in gastric secretions.
Where does acidity come from?
From French acidité, from Latin aciditātem, accusative singular of aciditās (“sourness, acidity”), from acidus (“sour, acid”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sourness
- sour
- acidulousness
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with acidity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acidity.
Questions about saying acidity
How do you pronounce acidity?
Say uh-SID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪdəti/. In British English it is /əˈsɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acidity?
Acidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: uh · SID · uh · tee.
Is acidity 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 /əˈsɪdɪti/ (uh-SID-ih-tee).