How to pronounce lubricity
Say it like loo-BRIS-ih-tee. Lubricity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS).
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- loo
- BRIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubricity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lubricity
American and British speakers say lubricity in essentially the same way: /luˈbrɪsɪˌti/ in the US and /luːˈbrɪsɪti/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-BRIS-ih-tee.
What does lubricity mean?
- Degree of ability to lubricate.
- Evasiveness; shiftiness.
- Lasciviousness; propensity to lewdness.
Where does lubricity come from?
From French lubricité or its source, Latin lūbricitās.
Words that rhyme with lubricity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lubricity.
Questions about saying lubricity
How do you pronounce lubricity?
Say loo-BRIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /luˈbrɪsɪˌti/. In British English it is /luːˈbrɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubricity?
Lubricity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS). Broken into parts: loo · BRIS · ih · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say lubricity the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luˈbrɪsɪˌti/ and the British form is /luːˈbrɪsɪti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.