How to pronounce positivity
Say it like poz-ih-TIV-ih-tee. Positivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- poz
- ih
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TIVSay 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 positivity
- 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: poz-ih-TIV-ih-tee.
What does positivity mean?
- The condition of being positive (in all senses); positivism; optimism.
- The result of being positive.
- The characteristic of possessing a positive electric charge.
Where does positivity come from?
From positive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with positivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of positivity.
Questions about saying positivity
How do you pronounce positivity?
Say poz-ih-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑzɪˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positivity?
Positivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: poz · ih · TIV · ih · tee.
Is positivity 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 /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/ (poz-ih-TIV-ih-tee).