How to pronounce mendacity
Say it like men-DAS-uh-tee. Mendacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAS).
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- men
- DAS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mendacity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 mendacity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: men-DAS-uh-tee.
What does mendacity mean?
- The fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty.
- A deceit, falsehood, or lie.
Where does mendacity come from?
From Late Latin mendacitas, from Latin mendāx (“deceitful, deceptive, lying”) + -itās (suffix forming nouns indicating a state of being).
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Questions about saying mendacity
How do you pronounce mendacity?
Say men-DAS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /mɛnˈdæsəti/. In British English it is /mɛnˈdæsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mendacity?
Mendacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAS). Broken into parts: men · DAS · uh · tee.
Is mendacity 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 /mɛnˈdæsəti/ (men-DAS-uh-tee).