How to pronounce vicinity
Say it like vuh-SIN-uh-tee. Vicinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN).
- vuh
- SIN
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vicinity 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 vicinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vih-SIN-ih-tee.
What does vicinity mean?
- Proximity; the state of being near.“There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear.”
- Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.“There is a hurricane in the vicinity of the Bahamas.”
- Approximate size or amount.“I weigh in the vicinity of 80kg.”
Where does vicinity come from?
From vicine + -ity, from Latin vīcīnitās (“neighborhood”) (compare French vicinité), from vīcīnus (“neighbor”) (compare French voisin), from vīcus (“village”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- locality
- neighborhood
- neighbourhood
- neck of the woods
Words that rhyme with vicinity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vicinity.
Questions about saying vicinity
How do you pronounce vicinity?
Say vuh-SIN-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈsɪnəti/. In British English it is /vɪˈsɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vicinity?
Vicinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIN). Broken into parts: vuh · SIN · uh · tee.
Is vicinity 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 /vɪˈsɪnɪti/ (vih-SIN-ih-tee).