How to pronounce congruity
Say it like kun-GROO-uh-tee. Congruity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROO).
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- kun
- GROO
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congruity 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.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 congruity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-GROO-uh-tee.
What does congruity mean?
- The quality of agreeing; the quality of being suitable and appropriate.
- An instance or point of agreement or correspondence; a resemblance.
Where does congruity come from?
From Old French congruité.
Words that rhyme with congruity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of congruity.
Questions about saying congruity
How do you pronounce congruity?
Say kun-GROO-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈɡruəti/. In British English it is /kənˈɡruːəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congruity?
Congruity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROO). Broken into parts: kun · GROO · uh · tee.
Is congruity 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 /kənˈɡruːəti/ (kun-GROO-uh-tee).