How to pronounce femininity
Say it like fem-uh-NIN-uh-tee. Femininity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIN).
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- fem
- uh
- NIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Femininity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- femGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NINSay 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 femininity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fem-uh-NIN-uh-tee.
What does femininity mean?
- The sum of all attributes that are feminine or convey womanhood.
Where does femininity come from?
From Middle English femynynytee, femyninytee, variants of femynyte (archaic modern English feminity), equivalent to feminine + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with femininity
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Questions about saying femininity
How do you pronounce femininity?
Say fem-uh-NIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛməˈnɪnəti/. In British English it is /ˌfɛməˈnɪnəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in femininity?
Femininity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIN). Broken into parts: fem · uh · NIN · uh · tee.
Is femininity 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 /ˌfɛməˈnɪnəti/ (fem-uh-NIN-uh-tee).