How to pronounce antiquity
Say it like an-TIK-wuh-tee. Antiquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- an
- TIK
- wuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiquity 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.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep 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 antiquity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-TIK-wih-tee.
What does antiquity mean?
- Ancient times; faraway history; former ages.“Cicero was an eloquent orator of antiquity.”
- The people of ancient times.
- The historical period preceding the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500), primarily relating to European history.
Where does antiquity come from?
From Middle English antiquyte, antiquite, antiquytee, a borrowing from Old French antiquité, antiquitet, from Latin antiquitas, from antiquus.
Questions about saying antiquity
How do you pronounce antiquity?
Say an-TIK-wuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪkwəti/. In British English it is /ænˈtɪkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiquity?
Antiquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: an · TIK · wuh · tee.
Is antiquity 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 /ænˈtɪkwɪti/ (an-TIK-wih-tee).