How to pronounce incisivity
Say it like in-sy-SIV-ih-tih. Incisivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- in
- sy
- SIV
- ih
- tih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incisivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SIVSay 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of incisivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-sy-SIV-ih-tih.
What does incisivity mean?
- The quality of being incisive; penetrating trenchancy; incisiveness.
Where does incisivity come from?
Formed as incisiv(e) + -ity.
Questions about saying incisivity
How do you pronounce incisivity?
Say in-sy-SIV-ih-tih. The American pronunciation is /ɪnsaɪˈsɪvɪtɪ/. In British English it is /ɪnsaɪˈsɪvɪtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incisivity?
Incisivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: in · sy · SIV · ih · tih.
Is incisivity 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 /ɪnsaɪˈsɪvɪtɪ/ (in-sy-SIV-ih-tih).