How to pronounce perversity
Say it like per-VUR-suh-tee. Perversity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- per
- VUR
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perversity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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 perversity
- 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: puh-VUR-suh-tee.
What does perversity mean?
- The quality of being perverse.
- Something which is perverse.
Where does perversity come from?
From perverse + -ity, from Middle French perversité, from Latin perversitās.
Words that rhyme with perversity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perversity.
Questions about saying perversity
How do you pronounce perversity?
Say per-VUR-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈvɝsəti/. In British English it is /pəˈvɜːsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perversity?
Perversity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: per · VUR · suh · tee.
Is perversity 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 /pəˈvɜːsəti/ (puh-VUR-suh-tee).