How to pronounce progressivity
Say it like prog-reh-SIV-uh-tee. Progressivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV).
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- prog
- reh
- SIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Progressivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- progGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rehKeep 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 progressivity
- 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: prog-reh-SIV-uh-tee.
What does progressivity mean?
- The condition of being progressive.
Where does progressivity come from?
From progressive + -ity.
Words that rhyme with progressivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of progressivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- selectivity
Questions about saying progressivity
How do you pronounce progressivity?
Say prog-reh-SIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑɡrɛˈsɪvəti/. In British English it is /ˌprɒɡrɛˈsɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in progressivity?
Progressivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIV). Broken into parts: prog · reh · SIV · uh · tee.
Is progressivity 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 /ˌprɒɡrɛˈsɪvəti/ (prog-reh-SIV-uh-tee).