How to pronounce expressivity
Say it like ek-spruh-SIV-ih-tee. Expressivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- ek
- spruh
- SIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIVSay 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 expressivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-spruh-SIV-ih-tee.
What does expressivity mean?
- The quality of being expressive.
- The degree to which a gene affects or can affect an organism.
Where does expressivity come from?
From expressive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with expressivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expressivity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- passivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying expressivity
How do you pronounce expressivity?
Say ek-spruh-SIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛksprəˈsɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɛksprəˈsɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressivity?
Expressivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: ek · spruh · SIV · ih · tee.
Is expressivity 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 /ˌɛksprəˈsɪvɪti/ (ek-spruh-SIV-ih-tee).