How to pronounce precocity
Say it like pruh-KOS-ih-tee. Precocity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOS).
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- pruh
- KOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precocity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOSSay 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 precocity
- 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: pruh-KOS-ih-tee.
What does precocity mean?
- The state of being precocious.
Where does precocity come from?
From French précocité.
Words that rhyme with precocity
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Questions about saying precocity
How do you pronounce precocity?
Say pruh-KOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈkɑsɪti/. In British English it is /prəˈkɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precocity?
Precocity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOS). Broken into parts: pruh · KOS · ih · tee.
Is precocity 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 /prəˈkɒsɪti/ (pruh-KOS-ih-tee).