How to pronounce sobriety
Say it like suh-BRY-uh-tee. Sobriety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRY).
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- suh
- BRY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sobriety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 sobriety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-BRY-ih-tee.
What does sobriety mean?
- The quality or state of being sober.“He celebrated five years of sobriety.”
- The quality or state of not being intoxicated.
- The quality or state of being grave or earnestly thoughtful.
Where does sobriety come from?
From Old French sobriete, from Latin sobrietas.
Words that rhyme with sobriety
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Questions about saying sobriety
How do you pronounce sobriety?
Say suh-BRY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈbraɪəti/. In British English it is /səˈbraɪɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sobriety?
Sobriety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRY). Broken into parts: suh · BRY · uh · tee.
Is sobriety 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 /səˈbraɪɪti/ (suh-BRY-ih-tee).