How to Pronounce Alacrity

To pronounce "alacrity", say AL-acr-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /[əˈlækɹɨti]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/[əˈlækɹɨti]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alacrity”

"alacrity" has 3 syllables: al-acr-ity. It rhymes with prakriti, if that helps it stick.

What does alacrity mean?

noun

  1. Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.
  2. Promptness; speed.

Synonyms

avidityeagernessenthusiasmwillingnessbrisknesscelerityhastepromptness

Antonyms

apathydisinclinationhesitanceindifferencereluctance

Words that rhyme with alacrity

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prakriti

Related words

brisknessenthusiasmeagernessfervourdiligenceswiftnesscelerityhaste

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alacrity"?▾

"Alacrity" has 3 syllables: al · acr · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "alacrity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alacrity" is /[əˈlækɹɨti]/.

What does "alacrity" mean?▾

Alacrity: Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm.

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