How to pronounce conformity
Say it like kun-FOR-muh-tee. Conformity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- kun
- FOR
- muh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 conformity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-FAW-mih-tee.
What does conformity mean?
- The state of things being similar or identical.
- A point of resemblance; a similarity.
- The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
Where does conformity come from?
From Middle English conformyte, from Middle French conformité.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with conformity
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Questions about saying conformity
How do you pronounce conformity?
Say kun-FOR-muh-tee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɔrməti/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformity?
Conformity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: kun · FOR · muh · tee.
Is conformity 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 /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ (kun-FAW-mih-tee).