How to pronounce virtuosity
Say it like ver-choo-OS-ih-tee. Virtuosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- ver
- choo
- OS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virtuosity 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 virtuosity
- 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-choo-OS-ih-tee.
What does virtuosity mean?
- The technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso.
- Lovers of the elegant arts as a class.
Where does virtuosity come from?
From virtuoso + -ity (“quality of”); the terminal -o drops out.
Words that rhyme with virtuosity
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Questions about saying virtuosity
How do you pronounce virtuosity?
Say ver-choo-OS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɚtʃuˈɑsɪti/. In British English it is /vətʃuːˈɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virtuosity?
Virtuosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: ver · choo · OS · ih · tee.
Is virtuosity 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 /vətʃuːˈɒsɪti/ (vuh-choo-OS-ih-tee).