How to pronounce acuity
Say it like uh-KYOO-uh-tee. Acuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acuity 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 acuity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-uh-tee.
What does acuity mean?
- Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
- The ability to think, see, or hear clearly.“The old woman with dementia lost her mental acuity.”
Where does acuity come from?
From Middle English acuite, acuyte, from Middle French acuité, from Medieval Latin acuitas, irreg., from Latin acuō (“sharpen”).
Words that rhyme with acuity
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Questions about saying acuity
How do you pronounce acuity?
Say uh-KYOO-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuəti/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acuity?
Acuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · uh · tee.
Is acuity 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 /əˈkjuːəti/ (uh-KYOO-uh-tee).