How to pronounce vulgarity
Say it like vul-GUR-ih-tee. Vulgarity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUR).
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- vul
- GUR
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulgarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 vulgarity
- 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: vul-GUR-ih-tee.
What does vulgarity mean?
- The quality of being vulgar.
- An offensive or obscene act or expression.
- A vulgar or obscene word
Where does vulgarity come from?
From vulgar + -ity, from Latin vulgaritas.
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Words that rhyme with vulgarity
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Questions about saying vulgarity
How do you pronounce vulgarity?
Say vul-GUR-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vʌlˈɡɝɪti/. In British English it is /vʌlˈɡɜːɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulgarity?
Vulgarity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUR). Broken into parts: vul · GUR · ih · tee.
Is vulgarity 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 /vʌlˈɡɜːɪti/ (vul-GUR-ih-tee).