How to pronounce validity
Say it like vuh-LID-uh-tee. Validity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID).
- vuh
- LID
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Validity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIDSay 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 validity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-LID-ih-tee.
What does validity mean?
- The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.
- State of having legal force.
- A quality of a measurement indicating the degree to which the measure reflects the underlying construct, that is, whether it measures what it purports to measure (see reliability).
Where does validity come from?
From valid + -ity, borrowed from Middle French validité, from Late Latin validitas.
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Words that rhyme with validity
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Questions about saying validity
How do you pronounce validity?
Say vuh-LID-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlɪdəti/. In British English it is /vəˈlɪdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in validity?
Validity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LID). Broken into parts: vuh · LID · uh · tee.
Is validity 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 /vəˈlɪdɪti/ (vuh-LID-ih-tee).