How to pronounce intrepidity
Say it like in-TREP-ih-duh-tee. Intrepidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP).
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- in
- TREP
- ih
- duh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrepidity 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.
- TREPSay 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intrepidity
American and British speakers say intrepidity in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌti/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TREP-ih-duh-tee.
What does intrepidity mean?
- The quality of being intrepid; bravery.
Where does intrepidity come from?
From intrepid + -ity.
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Questions about saying intrepidity
How do you pronounce intrepidity?
Say in-TREP-ih-duh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrepidity?
Intrepidity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP). Broken into parts: in · TREP · ih · duh · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say intrepidity the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌti/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtrɛpɪdəˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.