How to pronounce laicity
Say it like lay-IS-ih-tee. Laicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS).
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- lay
- IS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ISSay 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 laicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lay-IS-ih-tee.
What does laicity mean?
- The control or influence of the laity or the fact of being lay.
- Alternative form of laïcité.
- Synonym of secularism.
Where does laicity come from?
Borrowed from French laïcité.
Words that rhyme with laicity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laicity.
Questions about saying laicity
How do you pronounce laicity?
Say lay-IS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /leɪˈɪsɪti/. In British English it is /leɪˈɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laicity?
Laicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IS). Broken into parts: lay · IS · ih · tee.
Is laicity 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 /leɪˈɪsɪti/ (lay-IS-ih-tee).