How to pronounce linearity
Say it like lin-ee-AR-uh-tee. Linearity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR).
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- lin
- ee
- AR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linearity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- linGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of linearity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lin-ee-AR-uh-tee.
What does linearity mean?
- The state of being linear.
- A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.
Where does linearity come from?
From linear + -ity.
Words that rhyme with linearity
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Questions about saying linearity
How do you pronounce linearity?
Say lin-ee-AR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪniˈærəti/. In British English it is /ˌlɪniˈærəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linearity?
Linearity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR). Broken into parts: lin · ee · AR · uh · tee.
Is linearity 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 /ˌlɪniˈærəti/ (lin-ee-AR-uh-tee).