How to pronounce proclivity
Say it like proh-KLIV-uh-tee. Proclivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV).
- proh
- KLIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclivity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proclivity
- 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-ih-tee.
What does proclivity mean?
- A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.“The child has a proclivity for exaggeration.”
Where does proclivity come from?
From Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis (“prone to”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with proclivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proclivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- exclusivity
- reactivity
Questions about saying proclivity
How do you pronounce proclivity?
Say proh-KLIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈklɪvəti/. In British English it is /prəʊˈklɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclivity?
Proclivity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIV). Broken into parts: proh · KLIV · uh · tee.
Is proclivity 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 /prəʊˈklɪvɪti/ (proh-KLIV-ih-tee).