How to pronounce haecceity
Say it like hek-SEE-uh-tee. Haecceity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- hek
- SEE
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haecceity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 haecceity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hek-SEE-uh-tee.
What does haecceity mean?
- The essence of a particular thing that gives it its unique particularity; those qualities that make an individual this specific individual and not some other.
Where does haecceity come from?
From Medieval Latin haecceitas (“thisness”) coined by Duns Scotus (from haec (“this, these”)) + -ity.
Words that rhyme with haecceity
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Questions about saying haecceity
How do you pronounce haecceity?
Say hek-SEE-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /hɛkˈsiəti/. In British English it is /hɛkˈsiːətiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haecceity?
Haecceity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: hek · SEE · uh · tee.
Is haecceity 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 /hɛkˈsiːətiː/ (hek-SEE-uh-tee).