How to pronounce pelosity
Say it like pih-LOS-uh-tee. Pelosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- pih
- LOS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelosity 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.
- LOSSay 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 pelosity
- 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: pih-LOS-uh-tee.
What does pelosity mean?
- pilosity; hairiness
Where does pelosity come from?
From Latin pilosus (“hairy”), from pilus (“hair”).
Words that rhyme with pelosity
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Questions about saying pelosity
How do you pronounce pelosity?
Say pih-LOS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈlɑsəti/. In British English it is /pɪˈlɒsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelosity?
Pelosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: pih · LOS · uh · tee.
Is pelosity 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 /pɪˈlɒsəti/ (pih-LOS-uh-tee).