How to pronounce similarity
Say it like sim-uh-LER-uh-tee. Similarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- sim
- uh
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Similarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 similarity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-ih-LAR-ih-tee.
What does similarity mean?
- the quality of being similar
- a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit
Where does similarity come from?
From French similarité.
Words that rhyme with similarity
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Questions about saying similarity
How do you pronounce similarity?
Say sim-uh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪməˈlɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in similarity?
Similarity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: sim · uh · LER · uh · tee.
Is similarity 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 /ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪti/ (sim-ih-LAR-ih-tee).