How to pronounce tonicity
Say it like tuh-NIS-ih-tee. Tonicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- tuh
- NIS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonicity 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.
- NISSay 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 tonicity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-NIS-ih-tee.
What does tonicity mean?
- The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus
- The ability of nonpenetrable solutes in a solution to exert an osmotic pressure upon a membrane
Where does tonicity come from?
From tonic + -ity.
Words that rhyme with tonicity
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Questions about saying tonicity
How do you pronounce tonicity?
Say tuh-NIS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /təˈnɪsɪti/. In British English it is /təˈnɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonicity?
Tonicity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: tuh · NIS · ih · tee.
Is tonicity 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 /təˈnɪsɪti/ (tuh-NIS-ih-tee).