How to pronounce sinuosity
Say it like sin-yoo-OS-ih-tee. Sinuosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- sin
- yoo
- OS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinuosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 sinuosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-yoo-OS-ih-tee.
What does sinuosity mean?
- The property of being sinuous.
- That which is sinuous.
Where does sinuosity come from?
From sinuous + -ity.
Words that rhyme with sinuosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sinuosity.
Questions about saying sinuosity
How do you pronounce sinuosity?
Say sin-yoo-OS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪnjuˈɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɪnjuːˈɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinuosity?
Sinuosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: sin · yoo · OS · ih · tee.
Is sinuosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɪnjuːˈɒsɪti/ (sin-yoo-OS-ih-tee).