How to pronounce vitiosity
Say it like vih-shee-OS-ih-tee. Vitiosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS).
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- vih
- shee
- OS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitiosity 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 vitiosity
- 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-shee-OS-ih-tee.
What does vitiosity mean?
- viciousness
Where does vitiosity come from?
From Latin vitiōsitās, from vitiōsus.
Words that rhyme with vitiosity
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Questions about saying vitiosity
How do you pronounce vitiosity?
Say vih-shee-OS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɪʃiˈɑsɪti/. In British English it is /vɪʃiˈɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitiosity?
Vitiosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OS). Broken into parts: vih · shee · OS · ih · tee.
Is vitiosity 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 /vɪʃiˈɒsɪti/ (vih-shee-OS-ih-tee).