How to pronounce brevity
Say it like BREV-uh-tee. Brevity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREV).
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- BREV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brevity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 brevity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BREV-ih-tee.
What does brevity mean?
- The quality of being brief in duration.
- Succinctness; conciseness.
- A short piece of writing.
Where does brevity come from?
By surface analysis, brief + -ity.
Words that rhyme with brevity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brevity.
Questions about saying brevity
How do you pronounce brevity?
Say BREV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɛvəti/. In British English it is /ˈbrɛvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brevity?
Brevity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREV). Broken into parts: BREV · uh · tee.
Is brevity 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 /ˈbrɛvɪti/ (BREV-ih-tee).