How to pronounce longevity
Say it like lawn-JEV-uh-tee. Longevity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEV).
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- lawn
- JEV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longevity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- JEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 longevity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lon-JEV-ih-tee.
What does longevity mean?
- duration of service“her longevity as a star”“had unusual longevity in the company”
- the property of being long-lived
Where does longevity come from?
Early 17th century, learned borrowing from Latin longaevitās, from longaevus (“ancient, aged”) + -itās.
Words that rhyme with longevity
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Questions about saying longevity
How do you pronounce longevity?
Say lawn-JEV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/. In British English it is /lɒnˈdʒɛvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longevity?
Longevity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEV). Broken into parts: lawn · JEV · uh · tee.
Is longevity 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 /lɒnˈdʒɛvɪti/ (lon-JEV-ih-tee).