How to pronounce contiguity
Say it like kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee. Contiguity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO).
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- kon
- tih
- GHYOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contiguity 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 contiguity
- 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-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee.
What does contiguity mean?
- A state in which two or more physical objects are physically touching one another or in which sections of a plane border on one another.
Where does contiguity come from?
From French contiguïté (whence -ity), from Late Latin contiguitās, from Latin contiguus (“bordering upon”), from contingō (“to touch or border upon”).
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Words that rhyme with contiguity
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Questions about saying contiguity
How do you pronounce contiguity?
Say kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntɪˈɡjuɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contiguity?
Contiguity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: kon · tih · GHYOO · ih · tee.
Is contiguity 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 /ˌkɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ (kon-tih-GHYOO-ih-tee).