Unraveling The Pronunciation Enigma: Mastering The Art Of “Alacrity”
To pronounce “alacrity,” divide it into syllables as “a-lac-ri-ty.” Place emphasis on the second syllable, pronouncing it as “lack.” The first syllable, “a,” is pronounced with a short “a” sound. The third and fourth syllables, “-ri” and “-ty,” are pronounced as in “rig” and “tie.” The correct pronunciation is “uh-LACK-ruh-tee.” Avoid common mispronunciations like “ah-LAH-kruh-tee.”…