How to pronounce ubiquity
Say it like yoo-BIK-wih-tee. Ubiquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK).
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- yoo
- BIK
- wih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ubiquity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wihKeep 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 ubiquity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-BIK-wih-tee.
What does ubiquity mean?
- The state or quality of being, or appearing to be, everywhere at once; actual or perceived omnipresence.
- Anything that is ubiquitous within a specified area.
Where does ubiquity come from?
From Medieval Latin ubīquitās, from Latin ubīque.
Words that rhyme with ubiquity
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Questions about saying ubiquity
How do you pronounce ubiquity?
Say yoo-BIK-wih-tee. The American pronunciation is /juˈbɪkwɪti/. In British English it is /juːˈbɪkwɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ubiquity?
Ubiquity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK). Broken into parts: yoo · BIK · wih · tee.
Is ubiquity 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 /juːˈbɪkwɪti/ (yoo-BIK-wih-tee).