How to pronounce vacuity
Say it like va-KYOO-ih-tih. Vacuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- va
- KYOO
- ih
- tih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vacuity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: va-KYOO-ih-tih.
What does vacuity mean?
- Emptiness.
- Physical emptiness, an absence of matter.
- Idleness; listlessness.
Where does vacuity come from?
From Latin vacuitās (“empty space, vacancy, vacuity”); equivalent to vacu(ous) + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying vacuity
How do you pronounce vacuity?
Say va-KYOO-ih-tih. The American pronunciation is /væˈkjuɪtɪ/. In British English it is /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuity?
Vacuity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: va · KYOO · ih · tih.
Is vacuity 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 /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/ (va-KYOO-ih-tih).