How to pronounce ethnicity
Say it like eth-NIS-ih-tee. Ethnicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- eth
- NIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NISSay 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 ethnicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eth-NIS-ih-tee.
What does ethnicity mean?
- an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties“ethnicity has a strong influence on community status relations”
Where does ethnicity come from?
From ethnic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with ethnicity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ethnicity.
Questions about saying ethnicity
How do you pronounce ethnicity?
Say eth-NIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/. In British English it is /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnicity?
Ethnicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: eth · NIS · ih · tee.
Is ethnicity 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 /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ (eth-NIS-ih-tee).