How to pronounce alkalinity
Say it like al-kuh-LIN-uh-tee. Alkalinity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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- al
- kuh
- LIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alkalinity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay 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 alkalinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-kuh-LIN-uh-tee.
What does alkalinity mean?
- The state of being, or the degree to which a thing is, alkaline.
Where does alkalinity come from?
From alkaline + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with alkalinity
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Questions about saying alkalinity
How do you pronounce alkalinity?
Say al-kuh-LIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/. In British English it is /ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alkalinity?
Alkalinity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: al · kuh · LIN · uh · tee.
Is alkalinity 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 /ˌælkəˈlɪnəti/ (al-kuh-LIN-uh-tee).