How to pronounce otiosity
Say it like oh-shee-OS-uh-tee. Otiosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- oh
- shee
- OS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otiosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OSSay 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 otiosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-shee-OS-uh-tee.
What does otiosity mean?
- The state or quality of being otiose.
Where does otiosity come from?
From otiose + -ity, from Middle French ociosité, from Latin otiositas, from Latin otiosus + -itas (“-ity”).
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Questions about saying otiosity
How do you pronounce otiosity?
Say oh-shee-OS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊʃiˈɑsəti/. In British English it is /ˌəʊʃiːˈɒsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otiosity?
Otiosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: oh · shee · OS · uh · tee.
Is otiosity 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 /ˌəʊʃiːˈɒsəti/ (oh-shee-OS-uh-tee).