How to pronounce magnanimity
Say it like mag-nuh-NIM-ih-tee. Magnanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
- mag
- nuh
- NIM
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnanimity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- magGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay 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 magnanimity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mag-nuh-NIM-ih-tee.
What does magnanimity mean?
- The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
Where does magnanimity come from?
From Middle French magnanimité, from Old French [Term?], from Latin magnanimitās.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- magnanimousness
Words that rhyme with magnanimity
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Questions about saying magnanimity
How do you pronounce magnanimity?
Say mag-nuh-NIM-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/. In British English it is /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnanimity?
Magnanimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: mag · nuh · NIM · ih · tee.
Is magnanimity 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 /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ (mag-nuh-NIM-ih-tee).