How to pronounce virginity
Say it like ver-JIN-ih-tee. Virginity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIN).
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- ver
- JIN
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virginity 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.
- JINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 virginity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuh-JIN-ih-tee.
What does virginity mean?
- The state or characteristic of being a virgin.“to lose one's virginity”
Where does virginity come from?
From Middle English virginite, from Old French virginite, from Latin virginitas.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- maidenhead
Words that rhyme with virginity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virginity.
Questions about saying virginity
How do you pronounce virginity?
Say ver-JIN-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈdʒɪnɪti/. In British English it is /vəˈdʒɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virginity?
Virginity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIN). Broken into parts: ver · JIN · ih · tee.
Is virginity 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 /vəˈdʒɪnɪti/ (vuh-JIN-ih-tee).