How to pronounce processivity
Say it like pros-eh-SIV-uh-tee. Processivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- pros
- eh
- SIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Processivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of processivity
- 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: pros-eh-SIV-uh-tee.
What does processivity mean?
- A measure of the average number of nucleotides added by a DNA polymerase enzyme per association/disassociation with the template.
Where does processivity come from?
From processive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with processivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of processivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying processivity
How do you pronounce processivity?
Say pros-eh-SIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /prɑsɛˈsɪvəti/. In British English it is /prɒsɛˈsɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in processivity?
Processivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: pros · eh · SIV · uh · tee.
Is processivity 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 /prɒsɛˈsɪvəti/ (pros-eh-SIV-uh-tee).