How to Pronounce Viscosity

To pronounce "viscosity", say VISC-os-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/vɪsˈkɒsɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “viscosity”

"viscosity" has 3 syllables: visc-os-ity. It rhymes with animosity and atrocity, if that helps it stick.

What does viscosity mean?

noun

  1. The state of being viscous.
  2. A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

Antonyms

fluidity

Words that rhyme with viscosity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

animosityatrocitycuriosityferocityreciprocitypaucityvelocityvirtuositymonstrositygenerosityreligiositypomposity

Related words

viscousnessviscousconversiondeterminationnitrocellulosestickinessgumminessadhesiveness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viscosity"?▾

"Viscosity" has 3 syllables: visc · os · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "viscosity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "viscosity" is /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/.

What does "viscosity" mean?▾

Viscosity: The state of being viscous.

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