How to pronounce civitas
Say it like KEE-wih-tahs. Civitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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US American/ˈkiwɪˌtɑs/KEE-wih-tahs
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- KEE
- wih
- tahs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civitas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does civitas mean?
noun
- the social body of the citizens united by law
- a city and its territory
- a community
Where does civitas come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin cīvitās.
Questions about saying civitas
How do you pronounce civitas?
Say KEE-wih-tahs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiwɪˌtɑs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civitas?
Civitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · wih · tahs.