How to Pronounce Continuity

To pronounce "continuity", say CONT-in-uity — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continuity”

"continuity" has 3 syllables: cont-in-uity. It rhymes with ambiguity and acuity, if that helps it stick.

What does continuity mean?

noun

  1. Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

    “Considerable continuity of attention is needed to read German philosophy.”

  2. A characteristic property of a continuous function.

Antonyms

discontinuity

Words that rhyme with continuity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambiguityacuityingenuityperpetuitycongruityincongruitypromiscuityannuitydiscontinuitygratuitysuety

Related words

persistencecontinuationcontinuedongoingcontinuancepermanencypermanenceperpetuate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continuity"?▾

"Continuity" has 3 syllables: cont · in · uity.

What is the IPA transcription of "continuity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continuity" is /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/.

What does "continuity" mean?▾

Continuity: Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

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