How to Pronounce Atrocity

To pronounce "atrocity", say ATR-oc-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ATR-oc-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “atrocity”

"atrocity" has 3 syllables: atr-oc-ity. It rhymes with animosity and curiosity, if that helps it stick.

What does atrocity mean?

noun

  1. An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

    “The regime is guilty of mass atrocities including forced displacement and the use of chemical weapons.”

  2. The quality or state of being atrocious; enormous wickedness; extreme criminality or cruelty.

Synonyms

abominationatrociousnessbrutalityheinousness

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Words that rhyme with atrocity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animositycuriosityferocityreciprocitypaucityvelocityvirtuositymonstrositygenerosityviscosityreligiositypomposity

Related words

heinousnessatrociousnessbarbarousnessbarbarityinhumanityabominationcrueltyegregious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atrocity"?▾

"Atrocity" has 3 syllables: atr · oc · ity.

What does "atrocity" mean?▾

Atrocity: An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

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