How to pronounce fatuity
Say it like fuh-TOO-ih-tee. Fatuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- fuh
- TOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatuity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 fatuity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-TYOO-uh-tee.
What does fatuity mean?
- Weakness or imbecility of mind; stupidity.
- Something fatuous; a stupid idea or utterance.
Where does fatuity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French fatuité.
Words that rhyme with fatuity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fatuity.
Questions about saying fatuity
How do you pronounce fatuity?
Say fuh-TOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈtuɪti/. In British English it is /fəˈtjuːəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatuity?
Fatuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: fuh · TOO · ih · tee.
Is fatuity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /fəˈtjuːəti/ (fuh-TYOO-uh-tee).