How to pronounce anteriority
Say it like an-teer-ee-OR-ih-tee. Anteriority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR).
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- an
- teer
- ee
- OR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anteriority pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 anteriority
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-teer-ee-OR-ih-tee.
What does anteriority mean?
- The state of being previous or preceding in time or in situation.
Where does anteriority come from?
From Middle French antériorité, from Late Latin anteriōritās, corresponding to anterior + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with anteriority
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Questions about saying anteriority
How do you pronounce anteriority?
Say an-teer-ee-OR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ænˌtɪriˈɔrɪti/. In British English it is /ænˌtɪəriˈɒrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anteriority?
Anteriority has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OR). Broken into parts: an · teer · ee · OR · ih · tee.
Is anteriority 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 /ænˌtɪəriˈɒrɪti/ (an-teer-ee-OR-ih-tee).