How to Pronounce Paucity

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɑsɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paucity”

"paucity" has 2 syllables: pauc-ity. It rhymes with animosity and atrocity, if that helps it stick.

What does paucity mean?

noun

  1. Fewness in number; too few.
  2. A smallness in size or amount that is insufficient; meagerness, dearth.

Synonyms

dearthscantinessscarcity

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Words that rhyme with paucity

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animosityatrocitycuriosityferocityreciprocityvelocityvirtuositymonstrositygenerosityviscosityreligiositypomposity

Related words

dearthscarcityshortagepenurypovertyimpairmentindigencepoor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paucity"?▾

"Paucity" has 2 syllables: pauc · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "paucity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paucity" is /ˈpɑsɪti/.

What does "paucity" mean?▾

Paucity: Fewness in number; too few.

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