How to Pronounce Tonicity

To pronounce "tonicity", say TON-ic-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /təˈnɪsɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/təˈnɪsɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tonicity”

"tonicity" has 3 syllables: ton-ic-ity. It rhymes with clonicity and chronicity, if that helps it stick.

What does tonicity mean?

noun

  1. The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus
  2. The ability of a solution to exert an osmotic pressure upon a membrane

Words that rhyme with tonicity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clonicitychronicityconicity

Related words

tonustonetonalitytonationtensitytonishnesstensenessatonicity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonicity"?▾

"Tonicity" has 3 syllables: ton · ic · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonicity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonicity" is /təˈnɪsɪti/.

What does "tonicity" mean?▾

Tonicity: The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus

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