How to pronounce avidity
Say it like uh-VID-ih-tee. Avidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VID).
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- uh
- VID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 avidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-VID-ih-tee.
What does avidity mean?
- Greediness; strong appetite.
- Eagerness; intenseness of desire.“to eat with avidity”
- The measure of the synergism of the strength of individual interactions between proteins.
Where does avidity come from?
From Middle English avidite, from Old French avidite (modern French avidité), from Latin aviditās (“avidity, covetousness”), equivalent to avid + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with avidity
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Questions about saying avidity
How do you pronounce avidity?
Say uh-VID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɪdɪti/. In British English it is /əˈvɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avidity?
Avidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VID). Broken into parts: uh · VID · ih · tee.
Is avidity 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 /əˈvɪdɪti/ (uh-VID-ih-tee).