How to pronounce viscosity
Say it like vih-SKOS-uh-tee. Viscosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOS).
- vih
- SKOS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 viscosity
- 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: vih-SKOS-ih-tee.
What does viscosity mean?
- The state of being viscous.
- A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.
- A tendency to prolong interpersonal encounters.
Where does viscosity come from?
From Middle French viscosité, from Old French viscosité, from Medieval Latin viscositas; analysable as viscous + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- viscousness
- thickness
Opposite meaning
- runniness
- wateriness
- thinness
Words that rhyme with viscosity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viscosity.
Questions about saying viscosity
How do you pronounce viscosity?
Say vih-SKOS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈskɑsəti/. In British English it is /vɪˈskɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscosity?
Viscosity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOS). Broken into parts: vih · SKOS · uh · tee.
Is viscosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /vɪˈskɒsɪti/ (vih-SKOS-ih-tee).