How to pronounce cupidity
Say it like kyoo-PID-ih-tee. Cupidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID).
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- kyoo
- PID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cupidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 cupidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kyoo-PID-uh-tee.
What does cupidity mean?
- Extreme greed, especially for wealth.
Where does cupidity come from?
From French cupidité, from Latin cupiditās (“strong desire”), from cupidus (“keen, desirous”).
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Questions about saying cupidity
How do you pronounce cupidity?
Say kyoo-PID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kjuˈpɪdɪti/. In British English it is /kjuːˈpɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cupidity?
Cupidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID). Broken into parts: kyoo · PID · ih · tee.
Is cupidity 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 /kjuːˈpɪdəti/ (kyoo-PID-uh-tee).