To pronounce "proclivities", say PROCL-iv-it-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"proclivities" has 4 syllables: procl-iv-it-ies. It rhymes with festivities and sensitivities, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The child has a proclivity for exaggeration.”
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"Proclivities" has 4 syllables: procl · iv · it · ies.
Proclivities: A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
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