How to pronounce liceity
Say it like lih-SEE-ih-tee. Liceity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- lih
- SEE
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liceity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 liceity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lih-SEE-ih-tee.
What does liceity mean?
- The legitimacy of an act or its consequences, by opposition to the validity.
Where does liceity come from?
From Latin licere.
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Questions about saying liceity
How do you pronounce liceity?
Say lih-SEE-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈsiɪti/. In British English it is /lɪˈsiːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liceity?
Liceity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: lih · SEE · ih · tee.
Is liceity 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 /lɪˈsiːɪti/ (lih-SEE-ih-tee).