How to pronounce dexterity
Say it like dek-STER-uh-tee. Dexterity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER).
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- dek
- STER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dexterity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
What does dexterity mean?
- Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.“Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.”
Where does dexterity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter (“on the right”), this is in reference to most people having greater fine motor skills in their right hand.
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Questions about saying dexterity
How do you pronounce dexterity?
Say dek-STER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɛkˈstɛrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dexterity?
Dexterity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER). Broken into parts: dek · STER · uh · tee.