How to pronounce generosity
Say it like jen-uh-ROS-uh-tee. Generosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
- jen
- uh
- ROS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive 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.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 generosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jen-uh-ROS-ih-tee.
What does generosity mean?
- The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
- A desire to give or share without expecting payment; charity; an eager willingness to demonstrate openness and empathy or to provide a charitable outlook on something; a desire to share either emotionally or in resources, time, etc.
- A generous act.
Where does generosity come from?
From Middle English generosite, from Latin generōsitās, equivalent to generous + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- charity
- largesse
- liberality
- generousness
- unselfishness
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with generosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of generosity.
Questions about saying generosity
How do you pronounce generosity?
Say jen-uh-ROS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɑsəti/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generosity?
Generosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: jen · uh · ROS · uh · tee.
Is generosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti/ (jen-uh-ROS-ih-tee).