How to pronounce charity
Say it like CHER-ih-tee. Charity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER).
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- CHER
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 charity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAR-ih-tee.
What does charity mean?
- a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
- a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
- an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
Words that rhyme with charity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charity.
Questions about saying charity
How do you pronounce charity?
Say CHER-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrɪti/. In British English it is /ˈtʃærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charity?
Charity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHER). Broken into parts: CHER · ih · tee.
Is charity 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 /ˈtʃærɪti/ (CHAR-ih-tee).