How to pronounce fecundity
Say it like fih-KUHN-duh-tih. Fecundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHN).
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- fih
- KUHN
- duh
- tih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fecundity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fecundity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fih-KUHN-dih-tih.
What does fecundity mean?
- Ability to produce offspring.
- Ability to cause growth or increase.
- Number, rate, or capacity of offspring production.
Where does fecundity come from?
From Latin fēcunditās (“fruitfulness, fertility”), from fēcundus, equivalent to fecund + -ity.
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Questions about saying fecundity
How do you pronounce fecundity?
Say fih-KUHN-duh-tih. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈkʌndətɪ/. In British English it is /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fecundity?
Fecundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHN). Broken into parts: fih · KUHN · duh · tih.
Is fecundity 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 /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ (fih-KUHN-dih-tih).