How to pronounce humidity
Say it like hyoo-MID-uh-tee. Humidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
- hyoo
- MID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Humidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 humidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hyoo-MID-ih-tee.
What does humidity mean?
- Dampness, especially that of the air.“The high humidity made the air feel sticky and hot.”
- The amount of water vapour in the air.“Plants in the greenhouse thrive in constant humidity.”
Where does humidity come from?
From Middle English humidite, borrowed from Old French humidité, from Medieval Latin hūmiditās, from Latin ūmidus (“damp, moist, wet”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- humidness
Words that rhyme with humidity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of humidity.
Questions about saying humidity
How do you pronounce humidity?
Say hyoo-MID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈmɪdəti/. In British English it is /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in humidity?
Humidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: hyoo · MID · uh · tee.
Is humidity 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 /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ (hyoo-MID-ih-tee).