How to pronounce cisnormativity
Say it like sis-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. Cisnormativity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV).
- sis
- nor
- muh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cisnormativity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 cisnormativity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sis-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee.
What does cisnormativity mean?
- The assumption that all human beings are cisgender, i.e. have a gender identity which matches their biological sex.
Where does cisnormativity come from?
From cis- + normativity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- transphobia
Words that rhyme with cisnormativity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cisnormativity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- exclusivity
- reactivity
Questions about saying cisnormativity
How do you pronounce cisnormativity?
Say sis-nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪsnɔrməˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌsɪsnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cisnormativity?
Cisnormativity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TIV). Broken into parts: sis · nor · muh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is cisnormativity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɪsnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/ (sis-naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee).