How to pronounce seniority
Say it like see-NYOR-ih-tee. Seniority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOR).
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- see
- NYOR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seniority pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 seniority
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: see-nih-OR-ih-tee.
What does seniority mean?
- A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.“It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.”
Where does seniority come from?
From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).
Words that rhyme with seniority
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seniority.
Questions about saying seniority
How do you pronounce seniority?
Say see-NYOR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /siˈnjɔrɪti/. In British English it is /siːnɪˈɒrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seniority?
Seniority has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOR). Broken into parts: see · NYOR · ih · tee.
Is seniority pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /siːnɪˈɒrɪti/ (see-nih-OR-ih-tee).