How to pronounce nimiety
Say it like nih-MY-ih-tee. Nimiety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- nih
- MY
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimiety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 nimiety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nih-MY-ih-tee.
What does nimiety mean?
- State of being in excess, more than is needed.
Where does nimiety come from?
Latin nimietās, from nimius (“excessive”) and nimis (“excessively”).
Questions about saying nimiety
How do you pronounce nimiety?
Say nih-MY-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈmaɪɪti/. In British English it is /nɪˈmaɪɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimiety?
Nimiety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: nih · MY · ih · tee.
Is nimiety 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 /nɪˈmaɪɪti/ (nih-MY-ih-tee).