How to pronounce spuriosity
Say it like spyuu-ree-OS-uh-tee. Spuriosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- spyuu
- ree
- OS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spuriosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- reeKeep 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.
- 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 spuriosity
- 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: spyoor-ree-OS-uh-tee.
What does spuriosity mean?
- Spuriousness.
- That which is spurious; something false or illegitimate.
Where does spuriosity come from?
From spurious + -osity.
Words that rhyme with spuriosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spuriosity.
Questions about saying spuriosity
How do you pronounce spuriosity?
Say spyuu-ree-OS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /spjʊriˈɑsəti/. In British English it is /spjʊəriˈɒsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spuriosity?
Spuriosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: spyuu · ree · OS · uh · tee.
Is spuriosity 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 /spjʊəriˈɒsəti/ (spyoor-ree-OS-uh-tee).