How to pronounce continuity
Say it like kon-tuh-NOO-uh-tee. Continuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO).
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- kon
- tuh
- NOO
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Continuity 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay 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 continuity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kon-tih-NYOO-ih-tee.
What does continuity mean?
- uninterrupted connection or union
- a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
- the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Where does continuity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French continuité, from Latin continuitas.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with continuity
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Questions about saying continuity
How do you pronounce continuity?
Say kon-tuh-NOO-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntəˈnuəti/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in continuity?
Continuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOO). Broken into parts: kon · tuh · NOO · uh · tee.
Is continuity 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 /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ (kon-tih-NYOO-ih-tee).