How to pronounce jocundity
Say it like juh-KUHN-dih-tee. Jocundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHN).
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- juh
- KUHN
- dih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jocundity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dihKeep 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 jocundity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-KUHN-dih-tee.
What does jocundity mean?
- The state of being jocund.
- A jocund remark; a witticism.
Where does jocundity come from?
From Middle English jocundite, from Middle French jocundité, from Late Latin iōcunditās.
Words that rhyme with jocundity
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Questions about saying jocundity
How do you pronounce jocundity?
Say juh-KUHN-dih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈkʌndɪti/. In British English it is /dʒəˈkʌndɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jocundity?
Jocundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHN). Broken into parts: juh · KUHN · dih · tee.
Is jocundity 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 /dʒəˈkʌndɪti/ (juh-KUHN-dih-tee).