How to pronounce calvity
Say it like KAL-vih-tee. Calvity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- vih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calvity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vihKeep 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 calvity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAL-vih-tee.
What does calvity mean?
- Baldness.
- An area of skin that has become bald.
Where does calvity come from?
From Latin calvitium (“baldness”), from calvus (“bald”).
Questions about saying calvity
How do you pronounce calvity?
Say KAL-vih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælvɪti/. In British English it is /ˈkælvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calvity?
Calvity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · vih · tee.
Is calvity 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 /ˈkælvɪti/ (KAL-vih-tee).