How to pronounce infidelity
Say it like in-fih-DEL-ih-tee. Infidelity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- in
- fih
- DEL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infidelity 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 infidelity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-fih-DEL-ih-tee.
What does infidelity mean?
- Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse.
- Unfaithfulness in some other moral obligation.
Where does infidelity come from?
From Middle English infidelite, from Middle French infidelité (modern French infidélité) and its etymon Latin īnfidēlitās.
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Questions about saying infidelity
How do you pronounce infidelity?
Say in-fih-DEL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infidelity?
Infidelity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: in · fih · DEL · ih · tee.
Is infidelity 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 /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ (in-fih-DEL-ih-tee).