How to pronounce aridity
Say it like er-ID-uh-tee. Aridity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ID).
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- er
- ID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aridity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 aridity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-ID-uh-tee.
What does aridity mean?
- A long-term lack of rainfall or moisture.
Where does aridity come from?
Borrowed from Latin āriditās (“dryness”); equivalent to arid + -ity.
Words that rhyme with aridity
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Questions about saying aridity
How do you pronounce aridity?
Say er-ID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɚˈɪdəti/. In British English it is /əˈɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aridity?
Aridity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ID). Broken into parts: er · ID · uh · tee.
Is aridity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈɪdəti/ (uh-ID-uh-tee).