How to pronounce ponderosity
Say it like pon-duh-ROS-ih-tee. Ponderosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
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- pon
- duh
- ROS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponderosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROSSay 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 ponderosity
- 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: pon-duh-ROS-ih-tee.
What does ponderosity mean?
- The quality of requiring extensive thought.
Words that rhyme with ponderosity
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Questions about saying ponderosity
How do you pronounce ponderosity?
Say pon-duh-ROS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑndəˈrɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpɒndəˈrɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponderosity?
Ponderosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: pon · duh · ROS · ih · tee.
Is ponderosity 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 /ˌpɒndəˈrɒsɪti/ (pon-duh-ROS-ih-tee).