How to pronounce amity
Say it like AM-ih-tee. Amity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AM-ih-tee.
What does amity mean?
- Friendship; friendliness.
- Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations.
Where does amity come from?
From Middle English amite, from Old French amisté, amitie, amistiet, from Vulgar Latin *amīcitātem, derived from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”).
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Questions about saying amity
How do you pronounce amity?
Say AM-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪti/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amity?
Amity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · tee.
Is amity 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 /ˈæmɪti/ (AM-ih-tee).