How to pronounce activities
Say it like ak-TIV-uh-teez. Activities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV).
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- ak
- TIV
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIVSay 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of activities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-TIV-ih-teez.
What does activities mean?
- plural of activity How to pronounce activity
Questions about saying activities
How do you pronounce activities?
Say ak-TIV-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ækˈtɪvətiz/. In British English it is /ækˈtɪvɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activities?
Activities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV). Broken into parts: ak · TIV · uh · teez.
Is activities 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 /ækˈtɪvɪtiz/ (ak-TIV-ih-teez).