How to pronounce conviviality
Say it like kun-vih-vee-AL-ih-tee. Conviviality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- kun
- vih
- vee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conviviality 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 conviviality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-vih-vee-AL-ih-tee.
What does conviviality mean?
- The state of being convivial; a feeling of comfort and happiness, as from celebrating casually with friends.“He's easy to talk to because of his conviviality.”
- A jovial activity or spirit, marked by easy and lively socializing; a hospitable and festive atmosphere.“We're old friends, so once we started talking, the evening gained an air of conviviality.”
Where does conviviality come from?
From convivial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with conviviality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conviviality.
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Questions about saying conviviality
How do you pronounce conviviality?
Say kun-vih-vee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kənvɪviˈælɪti/. In British English it is /kənvɪviˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conviviality?
Conviviality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: kun · vih · vee · AL · ih · tee.
Is conviviality 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 /kənvɪviˈælɪti/ (kun-vih-vee-AL-ih-tee).