How to Pronounce Selectivity

To pronounce "selectivity", say SEL-ect-iv-ity — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SEL-ect-iv-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “selectivity”

"selectivity" has 4 syllables: sel-ect-iv-ity. It rhymes with proclivity and activity, if that helps it stick.

What does selectivity mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective.
  2. The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.

Words that rhyme with selectivity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclivityactivitypassivityfestivitycaptivityconnectivityreceptivityproductivitysubjectivityinactivitysensitivityobjectivity

Related words

selectionchoicebiaspreferencespecificitydiscriminationdistinctioneligibility

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selectivity"?▾

"Selectivity" has 4 syllables: sel · ect · iv · ity.

What does "selectivity" mean?▾

Selectivity: The quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective.

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