How to pronounce clarity
Say it like KLER-uh-tee. Clarity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).
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- KLER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 clarity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLAR-ih-tee.
What does clarity mean?
- free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
- the quality of clear water“when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes”
Where does clarity come from?
From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with clarity
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Questions about saying clarity
How do you pronounce clarity?
Say KLER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˈklærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clarity?
Clarity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · uh · tee.
Is clarity 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 /ˈklærɪti/ (KLAR-ih-tee).