How to pronounce salinity
Say it like suh-LIN-ih-tee. Salinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- suh
- LIN
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salinity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay 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 salinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LIN-ih-tee.
What does salinity mean?
- The quality of being saline.
- The concentration of salt in a solution.
Where does salinity come from?
From saline + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with salinity
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Questions about saying salinity
How do you pronounce salinity?
Say suh-LIN-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɪnɪti/. In British English it is /səˈlɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salinity?
Salinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: suh · LIN · ih · tee.
Is salinity 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 /səˈlɪnɪti/ (suh-LIN-ih-tee).