How to pronounce bovinity
Say it like BUH-vih-nih-tee. Bovinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbəvɪnɪti/BUH-vih-nih-tee
UK British/ˈbəvɪnɪti/BUH-vih-nih-tee
- BUH
- vih
- nih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bovinity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep 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 bovinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUH-vih-nih-tee.
What does bovinity mean?
noun
- The quality of being bovine.
Where does bovinity come from?
From bovine + -ity.
Questions about saying bovinity
How do you pronounce bovinity?
Say BUH-vih-nih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbəvɪnɪti/. In British English it is /ˈbəvɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bovinity?
Bovinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUH). Broken into parts: BUH · vih · nih · tee.
Is bovinity 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 /ˈbəvɪnɪti/ (BUH-vih-nih-tee).