How to Pronounce Annuity

To pronounce "annuity", say ANN-uity — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈn(j)uɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈn(j)uɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “annuity”

"annuity" has 2 syllables: ann-uity. It rhymes with ambiguity and acuity, if that helps it stick.

What does annuity mean?

noun

  1. A right to receive amounts of money regularly over a certain fixed period, in perpetuity, or, especially, over the remaining life or lives of one or more beneficiaries.

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Words that rhyme with annuity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambiguityacuityingenuityperpetuitycongruityincongruitycontinuitypromiscuitydiscontinuitygratuitysuety

Related words

renteinterestpensionannuitantsuperannuationcashincomepensionable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "annuity"?▾

"Annuity" has 2 syllables: ann · uity.

What is the IPA transcription of "annuity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "annuity" is /əˈn(j)uɪti/.

What does "annuity" mean?▾

Annuity: A right to receive amounts of money regularly over a certain fixed period, in perpetuity, or, especially, over the remaining life or lives of one or more beneficiaries.

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