How to pronounce vetustity
Say it like vuh-TOO-stih-tee. Vetustity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- vuh
- TOO
- stih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vetustity 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stihKeep 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 vetustity
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-TYOO-stih-tee.
What does vetustity mean?
- The state of being old; old age.
Where does vetustity come from?
From Latin vetustās (“old age”) + -ity, from vetus (“old”).
Questions about saying vetustity
How do you pronounce vetustity?
Say vuh-TOO-stih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈtustɪti/. In British English it is /vəˈtjuːstɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vetustity?
Vetustity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: vuh · TOO · stih · tee.
Is vetustity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /vəˈtjuːstɪti/ (vuh-TYOO-stih-tee).