How to Pronounce Relativity

To pronounce "relativity", say REL-at-iv-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “relativity”

"relativity" has 4 syllables: rel-at-iv-ity. It rhymes with proclivity and activity, if that helps it stick.

What does relativity mean?

noun

  1. The state of being relative to something else.
  2. The principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers.

Words that rhyme with relativity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclivityactivitypassivityfestivitycaptivityconnectivityreceptivityproductivitysubjectivityinactivitysensitivityobjectivity

Related words

relativismrelativecomparativeprivityrelativisticrelativenessdependenceinterdependence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "relativity"?▾

"Relativity" has 4 syllables: rel · at · iv · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "relativity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "relativity" is /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/.

What does "relativity" mean?▾

Relativity: The state of being relative to something else.

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