How to pronounce conductivity
Say it like kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee. Conductivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
- kon
- duhk
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conductivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 conductivity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee.
What does conductivity mean?
- The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound
- The reciprocal of resistivity
Where does conductivity come from?
From conductive + -ity.
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Questions about saying conductivity
How do you pronounce conductivity?
Say kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conductivity?
Conductivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: kon · duhk · TIV · uh · tee.
Is conductivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnˌdʌkˈtɪvəti/ (kon-duhk-TIV-uh-tee).