How to pronounce rigidity
Say it like rih-JID-uh-tee. Rigidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JID).
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- rih
- JID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigidity 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.
- JIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 rigidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-JID-uh-tee.
What does rigidity mean?
- The quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability; the quality of resisting change of physical shape.“moral rigidity”
- The amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form.“structural rigidity”
- Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.“speak with excessive rigidity”
Where does rigidity come from?
From rigid + -ity, from Latin rigiditas.
Words that rhyme with rigidity
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Questions about saying rigidity
How do you pronounce rigidity?
Say rih-JID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigidity?
Rigidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JID). Broken into parts: rih · JID · uh · tee.
Is rigidity 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 /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/ (rih-JID-uh-tee).