How to pronounce lucidity
Say it like loo-SID-ih-tee. Lucidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- loo
- SID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucidity 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.
- SIDSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lucidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loo-SID-ih-tee.
What does lucidity mean?
- The property of being lucid; lucidness.“The lucidity of his answers argued against his being insane or confused.”
- The state of being aware that one is dreaming, i.e. being in a lucid dream.
Where does lucidity come from?
From French lucidité, from Late Latin lūciditās.
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Words that rhyme with lucidity
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Questions about saying lucidity
How do you pronounce lucidity?
Say loo-SID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /luˈsɪdɪti/. In British English it is /luːˈsɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucidity?
Lucidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: loo · SID · ih · tee.
Is lucidity 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 /luːˈsɪdɪti/ (loo-SID-ih-tee).