How to pronounce causticity
Say it like kaw-STIS-ih-tee. Causticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS).
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- kaw
- STIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STISSay 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 causticity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ko-STIS-ih-tee.
What does causticity mean?
- The quality of being physically caustic; burning, corrosive.
- Being caustic in speech, humor etc.
Where does causticity come from?
From caustic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with causticity
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Questions about saying causticity
How do you pronounce causticity?
Say kaw-STIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kɔˈstɪsɪti/. In British English it is /kɒˈstɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causticity?
Causticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS). Broken into parts: kaw · STIS · ih · tee.
Is causticity 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 /kɒˈstɪsɪti/ (ko-STIS-ih-tee).