How to pronounce inhumanity
Say it like in-hyoo-MAN-uh-tee. Inhumanity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- in
- hyoo
- MAN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhumanity 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.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inhumanity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-hyoo-MAN-uh-tee.
What does inhumanity mean?
- The lack of compassion.
- An inhuman act.
Where does inhumanity come from?
From Middle French inhumanité, from Latin inhumanitas, equivalent to inhuman + -ity.
Words that rhyme with inhumanity
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Questions about saying inhumanity
How do you pronounce inhumanity?
Say in-hyoo-MAN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnhjuˈmænəti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhumanity?
Inhumanity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: in · hyoo · MAN · uh · tee.
Is inhumanity 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 /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/ (in-hyoo-MAN-uh-tee).