How to pronounce turbidity
Say it like ter-BID-uh-tee. Turbidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID).
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- ter
- BID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbidity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BIDSay 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 turbidity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-BID-uh-tee.
What does turbidity mean?
- The state of being turbid; turbidness.
- The measure of transparency of a fluid (units of measurement include Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU)).
Where does turbidity come from?
From Latin turbiditās.
Words that rhyme with turbidity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turbidity.
Questions about saying turbidity
How do you pronounce turbidity?
Say ter-BID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /tɚˈbɪdəti/. In British English it is /təˈbɪdəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbidity?
Turbidity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID). Broken into parts: ter · BID · uh · tee.
Is turbidity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /təˈbɪdəti/ (tuh-BID-uh-tee).