How to pronounce simplicity
Say it like sim-PLIS-uh-tee. Simplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS).
- sim
- PLIS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simplicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLISSay 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 simplicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-PLIS-ih-tee.
What does simplicity mean?
- the quality of being simple or uncompounded“the simplicity of a crystal”
- a lack of penetration or subtlety“they took advantage of her simplicity”
- absence of affectation or pretense
Where does simplicity come from?
From Middle English simplicite, from Old French simplicite, from Latin simplicitās, from simplex (“simple”).
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Words that rhyme with simplicity
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Questions about saying simplicity
How do you pronounce simplicity?
Say sim-PLIS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈplɪsəti/. In British English it is /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simplicity?
Simplicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIS). Broken into parts: sim · PLIS · uh · tee.
Is simplicity 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 /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ (sim-PLIS-ih-tee).