How to pronounce promiscuity
Say it like prom-ih-SKYOO-ih-tee. Promiscuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKYOO).
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- prom
- ih
- SKYOO
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promiscuity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- promGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep 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 promiscuity
- 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: prom-ih-SKYOO-ih-tee.
What does promiscuity mean?
- The state or quality of being promiscuous.
- Indiscriminateness in the choice of sexual partners.
- State of being mixed, composed of diverse elements, unsystematic; heterogeneity.
Where does promiscuity come from?
From French promiscuité.
Words that rhyme with promiscuity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of promiscuity.
Questions about saying promiscuity
How do you pronounce promiscuity?
Say prom-ih-SKYOO-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑmɪˈskjuɪti/. In British English it is /ˌprɒmɪˈskjuɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promiscuity?
Promiscuity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: prom · ih · SKYOO · ih · tee.
Is promiscuity 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 /ˌprɒmɪˈskjuɪti/ (prom-ih-SKYOO-ih-tee).