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How to pronounce reciprocity

reciprocity
/resɪˈprɑːsɪti/
5 syllables, stress on the third

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Reciprocity, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/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 reciprocity?

Reciprocity is pronounced /resɪˈprɑːsɪti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in reciprocity?

Reciprocity has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in reciprocity?

The third syllable: /resɪˈprɑːsɪti/.

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