How to pronounce passivity
Say it like puh-SIV-ih-tee. Passivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- puh
- SIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIVSay 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 passivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-SIV-ih-tee.
What does passivity mean?
- The state of being passive.
- Submissiveness.
- A lack of initiative.
Where does passivity come from?
From passive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with passivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of passivity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying passivity
How do you pronounce passivity?
Say puh-SIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈsɪvɪti/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passivity?
Passivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: puh · SIV · ih · tee.
Is passivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈsɪvɪti/ (puh-SIV-ih-tee).