How to pronounce veracity
Say it like vuh-RAS-ih-tee. Veracity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS).
- vuh
- RAS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veracity 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.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 veracity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-RAS-ih-tee.
What does veracity mean?
- The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.
- Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.
- Agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision.
Where does veracity come from?
From Middle French véracité, from Old French veracitie, from Medieval Latin vērācitās (“truthfulness”) (whence -acity), from Latin vērāx (“truthful, speaking truth”), from vērus (“true, real”).
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Questions about saying veracity
How do you pronounce veracity?
Say vuh-RAS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈræsɪti/. In British English it is /vəˈræsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veracity?
Veracity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS). Broken into parts: vuh · RAS · ih · tee.
Is veracity 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 /vəˈræsɪti/ (vuh-RAS-ih-tee).