How to pronounce activity
Say it like ak-TIV-uh-tee. Activity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV).
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- ak
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of activity
- 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-tee.
What does activity mean?
- any specific behavior“they avoided all recreational activity”
- the state of being active“his sphere of activity”“he is out of action”
- an organic process that takes place in the body“respiratory activity”
Where does activity come from?
From Middle French activité, from Latin activitas.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with activity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of activity.
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- selectivity
- insensitivity
- festivity
Questions about saying activity
How do you pronounce activity?
Say ak-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ækˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ækˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activity?
Activity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIV). Broken into parts: ak · TIV · uh · tee.
Is activity 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 /ækˈtɪvɪti/ (ak-TIV-ih-tee).