How to pronounce felicity
Say it like fih-LIS-uh-tee. Felicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
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- fih
- LIS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Felicity 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.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of felicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fih-LIS-ih-tee.
What does felicity mean?
- The condition of being happy.
- Intense happiness.
- An instance of intense happiness.
Where does felicity come from?
From Middle English felicite (“bliss, happiness, joy; delight, pleasure; a source of happiness; good fortune; prosperity; well-being; of a planet: in an influential position”) [and other forms], borrowed from Old French felicité (modern Fre
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Words that rhyme with felicity
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Questions about saying felicity
How do you pronounce felicity?
Say fih-LIS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɪsəti/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in felicity?
Felicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: fih · LIS · uh · tee.
Is felicity 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 /fɪˈlɪsɪti/ (fih-LIS-ih-tee).