How to pronounce simultaneity
Say it like sy-mul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee. Simultaneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/sy-mul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee
UK British/ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/sim-ul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee
- sy
- mul
- tuh
- NEE
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simultaneity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 simultaneity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-ul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee.
What does simultaneity mean?
noun
- The quality or state of being simultaneous; simultaneousness.
- More than one complete musical texture occurring at the same time. This first appeared in the music of Charles Ives, and is common in the music of Conlon Nancarrow, and others.
Where does simultaneity come from?
From simultane(ous) + -ity.
Questions about saying simultaneity
How do you pronounce simultaneity?
Say sy-mul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simultaneity?
Simultaneity has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: sy · mul · tuh · NEE · ih · tee.
Is simultaneity 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 /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ (sim-ul-tuh-NEE-ih-tee).