How to pronounce spontaneity
Say it like spahn-tuh-NEE-uh-tee. Spontaneity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- spahn
- tuh
- NEE
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spontaneity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- 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 spontaneity
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- 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: SPON-tuh-nay-uh-tee.
What does spontaneity mean?
- The quality of being spontaneous.
- Spontaneous behavior.
- The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or checked by the environment.
Where does spontaneity come from?
From Latin spontaneus (“voluntary”).
Words that rhyme with spontaneity
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Questions about saying spontaneity
How do you pronounce spontaneity?
Say spahn-tuh-NEE-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɑntəˈniəti/. In British English it is /ˈspɒntəneɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spontaneity?
Spontaneity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: spahn · tuh · NEE · uh · tee.
Is spontaneity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈspɒntəneɪəti/ (SPON-tuh-nay-uh-tee).