How to pronounce placidity
Say it like pluh-SID-uh-tee. Placidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- pluh
- SID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 placidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluh-SID-ih-tee.
What does placidity mean?
- The state of being placid; peacefulness.
Where does placidity come from?
From placid + -ity, from Latin placiditās (“mildness, placidity”).
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Questions about saying placidity
How do you pronounce placidity?
Say pluh-SID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /pləˈsɪdəti/. In British English it is /pləˈsɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placidity?
Placidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: pluh · SID · uh · tee.
Is placidity 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 /pləˈsɪdɪti/ (pluh-SID-ih-tee).