How to pronounce selectivity
Say it like sih-lek-TIV-uh-tee. Selectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- sih
- lek
- TIV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selectivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIVSay 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 selectivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sih-lek-TIV-uh-tee.
What does selectivity mean?
- The quality of being selective, or extent to which something is selective.
- The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.
- Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.
Where does selectivity come from?
From selective + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with selectivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selectivity.
- activity
- productivity
- creativity
- captivity
- negativity
- relativity
- nativity
- conductivity
- reactivity
- insensitivity
Questions about saying selectivity
How do you pronounce selectivity?
Say sih-lek-TIV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/. In British English it is /sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selectivity?
Selectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: sih · lek · TIV · uh · tee.
Is selectivity 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 /sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvəti/ (sih-lek-TIV-uh-tee).