How to pronounce importunity
Say it like im-per-TYOO-nih-tee. Importunity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO).
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- im
- per
- TYOO
- nih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importunity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep 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 importunity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-puh-TYOO-nih-tee.
What does importunity mean?
- Constant and insistent demanding or proposing, especially if regarded as annoying or upsetting; also, the character of such behavior; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does importunity come from?
By surface analysis, importune + -ity (suffix forming abstract nouns from adjectives, referring to the state of conforming to what the adjectives describe).
Words that rhyme with importunity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of importunity.
Questions about saying importunity
How do you pronounce importunity?
Say im-per-TYOO-nih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpərˈtjunɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importunity?
Importunity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYOO). Broken into parts: im · per · TYOO · nih · tee.
Is importunity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːnɪti/ (im-puh-TYOO-nih-tee).