How to pronounce speciosity
Say it like spee-shee-OS-ih-tee. Speciosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- spee
- shee
- OS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speciosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- speeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 speciosity
- 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: spee-shee-OS-ih-tee.
What does speciosity mean?
- The state or quality of being specious; speciousness.
- A specious action, promise, ideology, etc.
- The state or quality of being speciose.
Where does speciosity come from?
From Middle English speciouste (“attractiveness”), from Latin speciōsitās (“beauty”), from speciēs (“appearance”).
Words that rhyme with speciosity
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Questions about saying speciosity
How do you pronounce speciosity?
Say spee-shee-OS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌspiʃiˈɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌspiːʃiˈɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speciosity?
Speciosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: spee · shee · OS · ih · tee.
Is speciosity 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 /ˌspiːʃiˈɒsɪti/ (spee-shee-OS-ih-tee).