How to pronounce coercivity
Say it like koh-ur-SIV-ih-tee. Coercivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
- koh
- ur
- SIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coercivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 coercivity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: koh-ur-SIV-ih-tee.
What does coercivity mean?
- The quality of being coercive.
- The intensity of the magnetic field which must be applied in order to reduce the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material to zero after the magnetization of the sample has been driven to saturation.
Where does coercivity come from?
From coercive + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- coerciveness
Words that rhyme with coercivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coercivity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- interactivity
- passivity
- inclusivity
Questions about saying coercivity
How do you pronounce coercivity?
Say koh-ur-SIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊɝˈsɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊɜːˈsɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coercivity?
Coercivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: koh · ur · SIV · ih · tee.
Is coercivity 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 /ˌkəʊɜːˈsɪvɪti/ (koh-ur-SIV-ih-tee).