How to pronounce oddity
Say it like OD-uh-tee. Oddity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑdəti/OD-uh-tee
UK British/ˈɒdɪti/OD-ih-tee
- OD
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oddity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 oddity
- 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: OD-ih-tee.
What does oddity mean?
noun
- An odd or strange thing or opinion.
- A strange person; an oddball.
- Strangeness.
Where does oddity come from?
From odd + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with oddity
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Questions about saying oddity
How do you pronounce oddity?
Say OD-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdəti/. In British English it is /ˈɒdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oddity?
Oddity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD). Broken into parts: OD · uh · tee.
Is oddity 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 /ˈɒdɪti/ (OD-ih-tee).