How to pronounce plasticity
Say it like plas-TIS-ih-tee. Plasticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- plas
- TIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plasticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 plasticity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: plas-TIS-ih-tee.
What does plasticity mean?
- The quality or state of being plastic.
- The property of a solid body whereby it undergoes a permanent change in shape or size when subjected to a stress exceeding a particular value (the yield value).
Where does plasticity come from?
From plastic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with plasticity
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Questions about saying plasticity
How do you pronounce plasticity?
Say plas-TIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌplæˈstɪsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌplæˈstɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plasticity?
Plasticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: plas · TIS · ih · tee.
Is plasticity 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 /ˌplæˈstɪsɪti/ (plas-TIS-ih-tee).