How to pronounce habitude
Say it like HAB-ih-tyood. Habitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- ih
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyoodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of habitude
American and British speakers say habitude in essentially the same way: /ˈhæbɪˌtjud/ in the US and /ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAB-ih-tyood.
What does habitude mean?
- Habit; custom; usage.
Where does habitude come from?
From Middle English habitude, from Middle French habitude, from Latin habitūdō (“condition, plight, habit, appearance”), from habeō (“to have, hold, keep”).
Questions about saying habitude
How do you pronounce habitude?
Say HAB-ih-tyood. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbɪˌtjud/. In British English it is /ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habitude?
Habitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · ih · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say habitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæbɪˌtjud/ and the British form is /ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.