How to pronounce lenity
Say it like LEN-ih-tee. Lenity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lenity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay 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 lenity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LEN-ih-tee.
What does lenity mean?
- leniency, mercy, forgiveness
Where does lenity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French lénité, from Latin lēnitās (whence -ity), from lēnis (“soft”).
Questions about saying lenity
How do you pronounce lenity?
Say LEN-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛnɪti/. In British English it is /ˈlɛnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lenity?
Lenity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · ih · tee.
Is lenity 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 /ˈlɛnɪti/ (LEN-ih-tee).