How to pronounce creativity
Say it like kree-ay-TIV-uh-tee. Creativity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
- kree
- ay
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creativity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 creativity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kree-ay-TIV-ih-tee.
What does creativity mean?
- the ability to create
Where does creativity come from?
From creative + -ity.
Words that rhyme with creativity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creativity.
- activity
- productivity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
- insensitivity
Questions about saying creativity
How do you pronounce creativity?
Say kree-ay-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrieɪˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creativity?
Creativity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: kree · ay · TIV · uh · tee.
Is creativity 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 /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/ (kree-ay-TIV-ih-tee).