How to pronounce peculiarity
Say it like pih-kyoo-lee-ER-ih-tee. Peculiarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER).
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- pih
- kyoo
- lee
- ER
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peculiarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 peculiarity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pih-kyoo-lee-AR-ih-tee.
What does peculiarity mean?
- The state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.“The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on.”
- That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity.
- Exclusive possession or right.
Where does peculiarity come from?
From peculiar + -ity.
Words that rhyme with peculiarity
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Questions about saying peculiarity
How do you pronounce peculiarity?
Say pih-kyoo-lee-ER-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /pɪˌkjuliˈɛrɪti/. In British English it is /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peculiarity?
Peculiarity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ER). Broken into parts: pih · kyoo · lee · ER · ih · tee.
Is peculiarity 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 /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪti/ (pih-kyoo-lee-AR-ih-tee).