How to pronounce nudity
Say it like NOO-dih-tee. Nudity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- dih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep 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 nudity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NYOO-dih-tee.
What does nudity mean?
- Something or someone without clothes.
Where does nudity come from?
From nude + -ity. Compare Late Latin nūditās.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nakedness
Questions about saying nudity
How do you pronounce nudity?
Say NOO-dih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnudɪti/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudity?
Nudity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · dih · tee.
Is nudity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːdɪti/ (NYOO-dih-tee).