How to pronounce animosity
Say it like an-uh-MAH-suh-tee. Animosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
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- an
- uh
- MAH
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 animosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-ih-MOS-ih-tee.
What does animosity mean?
- Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.“There was open animosity between the two rival teams.”
Where does animosity come from?
From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.
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Questions about saying animosity
How do you pronounce animosity?
Say an-uh-MAH-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈmɑsəti/. In British English it is /ænɪˈmɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animosity?
Animosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: an · uh · MAH · suh · tee.
Is animosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænɪˈmɒsɪti/ (an-ih-MOS-ih-tee).