How to pronounce assiduity
Say it like as-ih-DYOO-ih-tee. Assiduity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYOO).
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- as
- ih
- DYOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assiduity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 assiduity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: as-ih-DYOO-ih-tee.
What does assiduity mean?
- Great and persistent toil or effort.
- Constant personal attention, solicitous care.
Where does assiduity come from?
From Latin assiduitas, from Latin assiduus.
Words that rhyme with assiduity
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Questions about saying assiduity
How do you pronounce assiduity?
Say as-ih-DYOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪˈdjuɪti/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assiduity?
Assiduity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYOO). Broken into parts: as · ih · DYOO · ih · tee.
Is assiduity 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 /ˌæsɪˈdjuːɪti/ (as-ih-DYOO-ih-tee).