How to pronounce sanity
Say it like SAN-uh-tee. Sanity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
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- SAN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 sanity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAN-uh-tee.
What does sanity mean?
- The condition of being sane.“preserve one's sanity”
- Reasonable and rational behavior.
Where does sanity come from?
From Middle English sanite, sanyte, sanytee, from Middle French sanité, from Latin sānitās, from sānus (“healthy”) + -itās (“-ity”).
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Words that rhyme with sanity
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Questions about saying sanity
How do you pronounce sanity?
Say SAN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsænəti/. In British English it is /ˈsænəˌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanity?
Sanity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · uh · tee.
Is sanity 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 /ˈsænəˌti/ (SAN-uh-tee).