How to pronounce illiquidity
Say it like il-ih-KWID-ih-tee. Illiquidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWID).
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- il
- ih
- KWID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illiquidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 illiquidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-ih-KWID-ih-tee.
What does illiquidity mean?
- The condition of being illiquid; a lack of liquidity; difficulty in selling out an asset.
Where does illiquidity come from?
By surface analysis, illiquid + -ity, or, by surface analysis, il- + liquidity.
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Questions about saying illiquidity
How do you pronounce illiquidity?
Say il-ih-KWID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illiquidity?
Illiquidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWID). Broken into parts: il · ih · KWID · ih · tee.
Is illiquidity 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 /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ (il-ih-KWID-ih-tee).