How to pronounce proclivities
Say it like proh-KLIV-uh-teez. Proclivities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV).
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- proh
- KLIV
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclivities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KLIVSay 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proclivities
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-KLIV-uh-teez.
What does proclivities mean?
- plural of proclivity How to pronounce proclivity
Questions about saying proclivities
How do you pronounce proclivities?
Say proh-KLIV-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈklɪvətiz/. In British English it is /prəʊˈklɪvətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclivities?
Proclivities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV). Broken into parts: proh · KLIV · uh · teez.
Is proclivities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈklɪvətiz/ (proh-KLIV-uh-teez).