How to pronounce longinquity
Say it like lon-JING-kwih-tee. Longinquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JING).
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- lon
- JING
- kwih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longinquity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- JINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep 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 longinquity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lon-JING-kwih-tee.
What does longinquity mean?
- Long distance; the quality of being far away, remoteness.
Where does longinquity come from?
From Latin longinquitās.
Questions about saying longinquity
How do you pronounce longinquity?
Say lon-JING-kwih-tee. The American pronunciation is /lɑnˈdʒɪŋkwɪti/. In British English it is /lɒnˈdʒɪŋkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longinquity?
Longinquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JING). Broken into parts: lon · JING · kwih · tee.
Is longinquity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /lɒnˈdʒɪŋkwɪti/ (lon-JING-kwih-tee).