How to pronounce normativity
Say it like nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. Normativity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- nor
- muh
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normativity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 normativity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee.
What does normativity mean?
- The state of being normative.
- The state of being a norm.
- That which is normative.
Where does normativity come from?
From normative + -ity.
Words that rhyme with normativity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of normativity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying normativity
How do you pronounce normativity?
Say nor-muh-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrməˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normativity?
Normativity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: nor · muh · TIV · uh · tee.
Is normativity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌnɔːməˈtɪvɪti/ (naw-muh-TIV-ih-tee).