How to pronounce verity
Say it like VER-uh-tee. Verity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER).
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US American/ˈvɛrəti/VER-uh-tee
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- VER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
What does verity mean?
noun
- Truth, fact or reality, especially an enduring religious or ethical truth; veracity.
- A true statement; an established doctrine.
Where does verity come from?
From Middle English verite, from Anglo-Norman verité or Middle French verité, from Old French verité, from Latin vēritās, from the adjective vērus (“true”).
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Words that rhyme with verity
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Questions about saying verity
How do you pronounce verity?
Say VER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verity?
Verity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VER). Broken into parts: VER · uh · tee.