How to pronounce propensity
Say it like pruh-PEN-sih-tee. Propensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- pruh
- PEN
- sih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propensity 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.
- 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 propensity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-PEN-sih-tee.
What does propensity mean?
- An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.“He has a propensity for lengthy discussions of certain favorite topics.”
Where does propensity come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin prōpensitās.
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Questions about saying propensity
How do you pronounce propensity?
Say pruh-PEN-sih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛnsɪti/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛnsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propensity?
Propensity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: pruh · PEN · sih · tee.
Is propensity 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 /prəˈpɛnsɪti/ (pruh-PEN-sih-tee).