How to pronounce exiguity
Say it like eg-zee-GHYOO-ee-tee. Exiguity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO).
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- eg
- zee
- GHYOO
- ee
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exiguity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of exiguity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eg-zih-GHYOO-ih-tee.
What does exiguity mean?
- The quality of being meager or scanty.
Where does exiguity come from?
From Middle French exiguite, from Late Latin exiguitas.
Questions about saying exiguity
How do you pronounce exiguity?
Say eg-zee-GHYOO-ee-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/. In British English it is /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exiguity?
Exiguity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: eg · zee · GHYOO · ee · tee.
Is exiguity 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 /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ (eg-zih-GHYOO-ih-tee).