How to pronounce immensity
Say it like ih-MEN-sih-tee. Immensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- ih
- MEN
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immensity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep 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 immensity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-MEN-sih-tee.
What does immensity mean?
- The characteristic or state of being immense.
- An immense object.
Where does immensity come from?
From Middle French immensité, equivalent to immense + -ity.
Words that rhyme with immensity
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Questions about saying immensity
How do you pronounce immensity?
Say ih-MEN-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɛnsɪti/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɛnsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immensity?
Immensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: ih · MEN · sih · tee.
Is immensity 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 /ɪˈmɛnsɪti/ (ih-MEN-sih-tee).