How to pronounce inclusivity
Say it like ing-kloo-SIV-ih-tee. Inclusivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- ing
- kloo
- SIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inclusivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inclusivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ing-kloo-SIV-ih-tee.
What does inclusivity mean?
- The quality of being inclusive; inclusiveness.
Where does inclusivity come from?
From inclusive + -ity, modeled after exclusivity, 1920s, but in more common usage only since the late 1980s.
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Words that rhyme with inclusivity
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Questions about saying inclusivity
How do you pronounce inclusivity?
Say ing-kloo-SIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪŋkluˈsɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪŋkluːˈsɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inclusivity?
Inclusivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: ing · kloo · SIV · ih · tee.
Is inclusivity 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 /ˌɪŋkluːˈsɪvɪti/ (ing-kloo-SIV-ih-tee).