How to pronounce annuity
Say it like uh-NOO-uh-tee. Annuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- uh
- NOO
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annuity 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.
- NOOSay 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 annuity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-NYOO-uh-tee.
What does annuity mean?
- A right to receive amounts of money regularly over a certain fixed period, in perpetuity, or, especially, over the remaining life or lives of one or more beneficiaries.
Where does annuity come from?
From French annuité, from Medieval Latin annuitās, from Latin annuus (“annual”).
Words that rhyme with annuity
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Questions about saying annuity
How do you pronounce annuity?
Say uh-NOO-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnuəti/. In British English it is /əˈnjuːəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annuity?
Annuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: uh · NOO · uh · tee.
Is annuity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈnjuːəti/ (uh-NYOO-uh-tee).