How to pronounce propensities
Say it like pruh-PEN-suh-teez. Propensities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- pruh
- PEN
- suh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propensities 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of propensities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-PEN-suh-teez.
What does propensities mean?
- plural of propensity How to pronounce propensity
Questions about saying propensities
How do you pronounce propensities?
Say pruh-PEN-suh-teez. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛnsətiz/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛnsətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propensities?
Propensities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: pruh · PEN · suh · teez.
Is propensities 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 /prəˈpɛnsətiz/ (pruh-PEN-suh-teez).