How to pronounce transitivity
Say it like tran-zih-TIV-ih-tee. Transitivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV).
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- tran
- zih
- TIV
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transitivity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 transitivity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tran-zih-TIV-ih-tee.
What does transitivity mean?
- The degree in which any one verb can take or govern objects.“There are 3 cardinal degrees of transitivity of any one verb: intransitive, monotransitive and ditransitive.”
- The property of being transitive.“The hypothetical syllogism inference rule states the transitivity of implication.”
Where does transitivity come from?
From French transitivité.
Words that rhyme with transitivity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transitivity.
- sensitivity
- connectivity
- positivity
- objectivity
- inactivity
- hyperactivity
- subjectivity
- passivity
- proclivity
- receptivity
Questions about saying transitivity
How do you pronounce transitivity?
Say tran-zih-TIV-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzɪˈtɪvɪti/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzɪˈtɪvɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transitivity?
Transitivity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIV). Broken into parts: tran · zih · TIV · ih · tee.
Is transitivity 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 /ˌtrænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ (tran-zih-TIV-ih-tee).