How to pronounce timidity
Say it like tuh-MID-uh-tee. Timidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- tuh
- MID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 timidity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-MID-uh-tee.
What does timidity mean?
- The state of being timid; shyness.
Where does timidity come from?
From timid + -ity, from Middle French timidité, from Latin timiditātem.
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Words that rhyme with timidity
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Questions about saying timidity
How do you pronounce timidity?
Say tuh-MID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /təˈmɪdəti/. In British English it is /təˈmɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timidity?
Timidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: tuh · MID · uh · tee.
Is timidity 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 /təˈmɪdəti/ (tuh-MID-uh-tee).