How to pronounce pertinency
Say it like PUR-tih-nun-see. Pertinency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- tih
- nun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertinency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pertinency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-tih-nun-see.
What does pertinency mean?
- The quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand; relevance.
- Something that is relevant to the matter at hand.
Where does pertinency come from?
From Latin pertineō.
Questions about saying pertinency
How do you pronounce pertinency?
Say PUR-tih-nun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtɪnənsi/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtɪnənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertinency?
Pertinency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · tih · nun · see.
Is pertinency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːtɪnənsi/ (PUR-tih-nun-see).