How to pronounce moiety
Say it like MOY-uh-tee. Moiety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOY).
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- MOY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moiety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 moiety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOY-uh-tee.
What does moiety mean?
- A half.
- A share or portion, especially a smaller share.
- Each descent group in a culture which is divided exactly into two descent groups.
Where does moiety come from?
Borrowed from Middle French moytié, from Old French meitié (“half”) (modern French moitié (“half”)), from Late Latin medietās (“center, midpoint; half”), from Latin medius (“half; middle”) + -tās (from Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts (suffix f
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Questions about saying moiety
How do you pronounce moiety?
Say MOY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔɪəti/. In British English it is /ˈmɔɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moiety?
Moiety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOY). Broken into parts: MOY · uh · tee.
Is moiety 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 /ˈmɔɪəti/ (MOY-uh-tee).