How to pronounce falsity
Say it like FAWL-sih-tee. Falsity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL).
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- FAWL
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falsity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sihKeep 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 falsity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAWL-sih-tee.
What does falsity mean?
- Something that is false; an untrue assertion.“The belief that the world is flat is a falsity.”
- The characteristic of being untrue.“The falsity of that statement is easily proven.”
Where does falsity come from?
Corresponding to false + -ity.
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Questions about saying falsity
How do you pronounce falsity?
Say FAWL-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔlsɪti/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːlsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falsity?
Falsity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAWL). Broken into parts: FAWL · sih · tee.
Is falsity 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 /ˈfɔːlsɪti/ (FAWL-sih-tee).