How to pronounce telicity
Say it like tee-LIS-ih-tee. Telicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/tiˈlɪsɪti/tee-LIS-ih-tee
UK British/tiˈlɪsɪti/tee-LIS-ih-tee
- tee
- LIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Telicity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LISSay 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 telicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tee-LIS-ih-tee.
What does telicity mean?
noun
- The property of a verb or verb phrase that presents an action or event as being complete in some sense.
Where does telicity come from?
From telic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with telicity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of telicity.
Questions about saying telicity
How do you pronounce telicity?
Say tee-LIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /tiˈlɪsɪti/. In British English it is /tiˈlɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in telicity?
Telicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIS). Broken into parts: tee · LIS · ih · tee.
Is telicity 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 /tiˈlɪsɪti/ (tee-LIS-ih-tee).