How to pronounce stupidity
Say it like stoo-PID-ih-tee. Stupidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID).
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- stoo
- PID
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- PIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stupidity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: styoo-PID-ih-tee.
What does stupidity mean?
- a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
- a stupid mistake
Where does stupidity come from?
From Latin stupiditātem, accusative of Latin stupiditās, equivalent to stupid + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with stupidity
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Questions about saying stupidity
How do you pronounce stupidity?
Say stoo-PID-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /stuˈpɪdɪˌti/. In British English it is /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupidity?
Stupidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PID). Broken into parts: stoo · PID · ih · tee.
Is stupidity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ (styoo-PID-ih-tee).