How to pronounce propinquity
Say it like pruh-PING-kwih-tee. Propinquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PING).
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- pruh
- PING
- kwih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propinquity 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.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwihKeep 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 propinquity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-PING-kwih-tee.
What does propinquity mean?
- Nearness or proximity
- Affiliation or similarity.
Where does propinquity come from?
From propinqu(ent) + -ity, from Middle English propinquite, from Middle French propinquité or Latin propinquitās, from propinquus (“neighboring”) (from prop(e) (“near”) + (h)inc (“hence”) + -uus).
Questions about saying propinquity
How do you pronounce propinquity?
Say pruh-PING-kwih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/. In British English it is /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propinquity?
Propinquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PING). Broken into parts: pruh · PING · kwih · tee.
Is propinquity 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 /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/ (pruh-PING-kwih-tee).