How to Pronounce Haecceity

To pronounce "haecceity", say HAECC-eity — 2 syllables, IPA /hiːkˈsiː.ə.tiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/hiːkˈsiː.ə.tiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “haecceity”

"haecceity" has 2 syllables: haecc-eity.

What does haecceity mean?

noun

  1. The essence of a particular thing that gives it its unique particularity; those qualities that make an individual this specific individual and not some other.

Synonyms

thisness

Related words

ecceityhaecceitismhaecceitasquidditynessnessessenceproprietyhereness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haecceity"?▾

"Haecceity" has 2 syllables: haecc · eity.

What is the IPA transcription of "haecceity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haecceity" is /hiːkˈsiː.ə.tiː/.

What does "haecceity" mean?▾

Haecceity: The essence of a particular thing that gives it its unique particularity; those qualities that make an individual this specific individual and not some other.

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