To pronounce "brevity", say BREV-ity — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɛvəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹɛvəti/
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"brevity" has 2 syllables: brev-ity. It rhymes with levity and longevity, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Brevity" has 2 syllables: brev · ity.
The IPA transcription of "brevity" is /ˈbɹɛvəti/.
Brevity: The quality of being brief in duration.
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