How to Pronounce Charity

To pronounce "charity", say CHAR-ity — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃæɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃæɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charity”

"charity" has 2 syllables: char-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does charity mean?

noun

  1. An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
  2. The goods or money given to those in need.

Synonyms

charitable organizationagape

Words that rhyme with charity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityseverity

Related words

donationfundraiserinstitutionauthoritygift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charity"?▾

"Charity" has 2 syllables: char · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "charity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charity" is /ˈtʃæɹɪti/.

What does "charity" mean?▾

Charity: An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

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