How to pronounce binormativity
Say it like by-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. Binormativity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV).
- by
- nor
- muh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binormativity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay 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 binormativity
- 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: by-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee.
What does binormativity mean?
- The adoption of limiting (especially heterosexist-like) values, beliefs and norms into the bisexual community.
- The state or quality of being binormative, that is, of pertaining to, adhering to, or enforcing two norms.
Where does binormativity come from?
From binormative + -ity.
Words that rhyme with binormativity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of binormativity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- exclusivity
- reactivity
Questions about saying binormativity
How do you pronounce binormativity?
Say by-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbaɪnɔrməˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌbaɪnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binormativity?
Binormativity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV). Broken into parts: by · nor · muh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is binormativity 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 /ˌbaɪnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/ (by-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee).