How to pronounce verbosity
Say it like ver-BOS-uh-tee. Verbosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOS).
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- ver
- BOS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 verbosity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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: vuh-BOS-uh-tee.
What does verbosity mean?
- The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision.
Where does verbosity come from?
From Middle French verbosité, from Late Latin verbōsitās.
Words that rhyme with verbosity
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Questions about saying verbosity
How do you pronounce verbosity?
Say ver-BOS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈbɑsəti/. In British English it is /vəˈbɒsəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbosity?
Verbosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOS). Broken into parts: ver · BOS · uh · tee.
Is verbosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /vəˈbɒsəti/ (vuh-BOS-uh-tee).