How to Pronounce Audacity

To pronounce "audacity", say AUD-ac-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /ɔːˈdæsɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ɔːˈdæsɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “audacity”

"audacity" has 3 syllables: aud-ac-ity. It rhymes with tenacity and veracity, if that helps it stick.

What does audacity mean?

noun

  1. Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

    “Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money.”

  2. Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

Synonyms

audaciousnessoutdaciousnesstemerity

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Words that rhyme with audacity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenacityveracitycapacitymendacityvoracityincapacityopacityovercapacitycassetty

Related words

temerityaudaciousnesschutzpahhutzpaboldnessbraverycouragedaring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "audacity"?▾

"Audacity" has 3 syllables: aud · ac · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "audacity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "audacity" is /ɔːˈdæsɪti/.

What does "audacity" mean?▾

Audacity: Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

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