How to pronounce pomposity
Say it like pom-POS-ih-tee. Pomposity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS).
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- pom
- POS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomposity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 pomposity
- 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: pom-POS-ih-tee.
What does pomposity mean?
- The quality of being pompous; self-importance.“With their super-formal tone and heavy use of jargon, legal documents are renowned for their pomposity.”
Where does pomposity come from?
From Middle English pomposite (“solemnity”), from Latin pompōsitās.
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Questions about saying pomposity
How do you pronounce pomposity?
Say pom-POS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑmˈpɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpɒmˈpɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomposity?
Pomposity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POS). Broken into parts: pom · POS · ih · tee.
Is pomposity 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 /ˌpɒmˈpɒsɪti/ (pom-POS-ih-tee).