How to pronounce fidelity
Say it like fuh-DEL-uh-tee. Fidelity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- fuh
- DEL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fidelity 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.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 fidelity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fih-DEL-ih-tee.
What does fidelity mean?
- accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
- the quality of being faithful
Where does fidelity come from?
From Late Middle English fidelite (“allegiance, fealty; faithfulness, trust; agreement made in good faith”), from Old French fidélité (“faithfulness, fidelity”) (modern French fidélité), from Latin fidēlitās (“faithfulness, fidelity”), from
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Questions about saying fidelity
How do you pronounce fidelity?
Say fuh-DEL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈdɛləti/. In British English it is /fɪˈdɛlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fidelity?
Fidelity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: fuh · DEL · uh · tee.
Is fidelity 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 /fɪˈdɛlɪti/ (fih-DEL-ih-tee).