How to pronounce clusivity
Say it like kloo-SIV-ih-tee. Clusivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- kloo
- SIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clusivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SIVSay 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 clusivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kloo-SIV-ih-tee.
What does clusivity mean?
- The distinction between the exclusive first-person plural pronoun ("we, excluding you") and the inclusive first-person plural pronoun ("we, including you") in some languages.
Where does clusivity come from?
Back-formation from inclusivity and exclusivity.
Words that rhyme with clusivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clusivity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- passivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying clusivity
How do you pronounce clusivity?
Say kloo-SIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kluˈsɪvɪti/. In British English it is /kluːˈsɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clusivity?
Clusivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: kloo · SIV · ih · tee.
Is clusivity 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 /kluːˈsɪvɪti/ (kloo-SIV-ih-tee).