How to pronounce austerity
Say it like aw-STER-ih-tee. Austerity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER).
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US American/ˌɔˈstɛrɪti/aw-STER-ih-tee
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- aw
- STER
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Austerity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
What does austerity mean?
noun
- Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
- Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity.
- A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.
Words that rhyme with austerity
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Questions about saying austerity
How do you pronounce austerity?
Say aw-STER-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈstɛrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in austerity?
Austerity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER). Broken into parts: aw · STER · ih · tee.