How to pronounce prolixity
Say it like pruh-LIK-sih-tee. Prolixity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK).
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- pruh
- LIK
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prolixity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prolixity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-LIK-sih-tee.
What does prolixity mean?
- Long-windedness, tiresome length, an excess of words.
Where does prolixity come from?
From Old French prolixite, from Latin prolixitas.
Questions about saying prolixity
How do you pronounce prolixity?
Say pruh-LIK-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈlɪksɪti/. In British English it is /prəˈlɪksɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prolixity?
Prolixity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIK). Broken into parts: pruh · LIK · sih · tee.
Is prolixity 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 /prəˈlɪksɪti/ (pruh-LIK-sih-tee).