How to pronounce objectivity
Say it like ob-jek-TIV-ih-tee. Objectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- ob
- jek
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Objectivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- obGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 objectivity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ob-jek-TIV-ih-tee.
What does objectivity mean?
- The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.“maintain objectivity”
- The world as it really is; reality.
Where does objectivity come from?
From objective + -ity.
Words that rhyme with objectivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of objectivity.
Questions about saying objectivity
How do you pronounce objectivity?
Say ob-jek-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɒbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in objectivity?
Objectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: ob · jek · TIV · ih · tee.
Is objectivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ (ob-jek-TIV-ih-tee).