How to pronounce incivility
Say it like in-sih-VIL-ih-tee. Incivility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIL).
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- in
- sih
- VIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incivility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VILSay 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 incivility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-sih-VIL-ih-tee.
What does incivility mean?
- The state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness in manner.
- Any act of rudeness or ill-breeding.
- Lack of civilization; a state of rudeness or barbarism.
Where does incivility come from?
From Middle French incivilité, from Late Latin incivilitas (“incivility”), from Latin incivilis (“impolite, uncivil”), from in- (privative prefix) + civilis (“belonging to a citizen, civic, political, urbane, courteous, civil”) (from civis
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Words that rhyme with incivility
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Questions about saying incivility
How do you pronounce incivility?
Say in-sih-VIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incivility?
Incivility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIL). Broken into parts: in · sih · VIL · ih · tee.
Is incivility 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 /ˌɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/ (in-sih-VIL-ih-tee).