How to pronounce rhoticity
Say it like roh-TIS-ih-tee. Rhoticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- roh
- TIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhoticity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 rhoticity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roh-TIS-ih-tee.
What does rhoticity mean?
- The quality of being rhotic.
Where does rhoticity come from?
From rhotic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with rhoticity
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Questions about saying rhoticity
How do you pronounce rhoticity?
Say roh-TIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈtɪsɪti/. In British English it is /rəʊˈtɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhoticity?
Rhoticity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: roh · TIS · ih · tee.
Is rhoticity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊˈtɪsɪti/ (roh-TIS-ih-tee).