How to Pronounce Precarity

To pronounce "precarity", say PREC-ar-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PREC-ar-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “precarity”

"precarity" has 3 syllables: prec-ar-ity.

What does precarity mean?

noun

  1. A condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.

Related words

precariousnessperilousnesschancinessprecipitousnessesuriencyimpredictabilityinsecurityriskfulness

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How many syllables are in "precarity"?▾

"Precarity" has 3 syllables: prec · ar · ity.

What does "precarity" mean?▾

Precarity: A condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.

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