How to pronounce productivity
Say it like proh-duk-TIV-uh-tee. Productivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- proh
- duk
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Productivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIVSay 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 productivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prod-uk-TIV-ih-tee.
What does productivity mean?
- the quality of being productive or having the power to produce
- (economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
Where does productivity come from?
From productive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with productivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of productivity.
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- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
- insensitivity
Questions about saying productivity
How do you pronounce productivity?
Say proh-duk-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊdəkˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in productivity?
Productivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: proh · duk · TIV · uh · tee.
Is productivity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ (prod-uk-TIV-ih-tee).