How to pronounce futurity
Say it like fyoo-TYUUR-ih-tee. Futurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYUUR).
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- fyoo
- TYUUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futurity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 futurity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fyoo-TYUUR-ih-tee.
What does futurity mean?
- The future.
- The state of being in the future.
- A future event.
Where does futurity come from?
From future + -ity.
Words that rhyme with futurity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of futurity.
Questions about saying futurity
How do you pronounce futurity?
Say fyoo-TYUUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /fjuˈtjʊrɪti/. In British English it is /fjuːˈtjʊrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futurity?
Futurity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYUUR). Broken into parts: fyoo · TYUUR · ih · tee.
Is futurity 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 /fjuːˈtjʊrɪti/ (fyoo-TYUUR-ih-tee).