How to pronounce religiosity
Say it like rih-lij-ih-OS-uh-tee. Religiosity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OS).
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- rih
- lij
- ih
- OS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Religiosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of religiosity
- 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: rih-lij-ih-OS-ih-tee.
What does religiosity mean?
- The quality of being religious or pious, especially when zealous.
Where does religiosity come from?
From religio(u)s + -ity, from Latin religiositas.
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Questions about saying religiosity
How do you pronounce religiosity?
Say rih-lij-ih-OS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌlɪdʒɪˈɑsəti/. In British English it is /rɪˌlɪdʒɪˈɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in religiosity?
Religiosity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OS). Broken into parts: rih · lij · ih · OS · uh · tee.
Is religiosity 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 /rɪˌlɪdʒɪˈɒsɪti/ (rih-lij-ih-OS-ih-tee).