How to pronounce vastity
Say it like VAS-tih-tee. Vastity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
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- VAS
- tih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vastity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep 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 vastity
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VAH-stih-tee.
What does vastity mean?
- Vastness.
Where does vastity come from?
From vast + -ity, from Middle French vastité or its source, Latin vastitas.
Questions about saying vastity
How do you pronounce vastity?
Say VAS-tih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæstɪti/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːstɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vastity?
Vastity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · tih · tee.
Is vastity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈvɑːstɪti/ (VAH-stih-tee).