How to pronounce subjectivity
Say it like suhb-jek-TIV-ih-tee. Subjectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- suhb
- jek
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subjectivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- jekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIVSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of subjectivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suhb-jek-TIV-ih-tee.
What does subjectivity mean?
- The state of being subjective.
- A subjective thought or idea.
Where does subjectivity come from?
From French subjectivité, equivalent to subjective + -ity.
Words that rhyme with subjectivity
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Questions about saying subjectivity
How do you pronounce subjectivity?
Say suhb-jek-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subjectivity?
Subjectivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: suhb · jek · TIV · ih · tee.
Is subjectivity 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 /ˌsʌbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ (suhb-jek-TIV-ih-tee).