How to pronounce univocity
Say it like yoo-nih-VOS-ih-tee. Univocity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOS).
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- yoo
- nih
- VOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Univocity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 univocity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nih-VOS-ih-tee.
What does univocity mean?
- The state or essence of being univocal.
- The idea that words describing the properties of God mean the same thing as when they apply to people or things.
Where does univocity come from?
From Late Latin ūnivocitās, from ūnivocus (“univocal”).
Words that rhyme with univocity
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Questions about saying univocity
How do you pronounce univocity?
Say yoo-nih-VOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˈvɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in univocity?
Univocity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOS). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · VOS · ih · tee.
Is univocity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɒsɪti/ (yoo-nih-VOS-ih-tee).