How to pronounce comity
Say it like KOH-mih-tee. Comity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- mih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep 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 comity
- 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-mih-tee.
What does comity mean?
- Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; social harmony.
- Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations.
Where does comity come from?
From Late Middle English comite (“association”), from Latin cōmitās.
Questions about saying comity
How do you pronounce comity?
Say KOH-mih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmɪti/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comity?
Comity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · mih · tee.
Is comity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊmɪti/ (KOH-mih-tee).