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How to pronounce continuity

continuity
/kɑːntəˈnuːəti/
5 syllables, stress on the third

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Continuity, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce continuity?

Continuity is pronounced /kɑːntəˈnuːəti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in continuity?

Continuity has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in continuity?

The third syllable: /kɑːntəˈnuːəti/.

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