How do you pronounce "activities"?

In American English: /ækˈtɪvɪtiːz/ (ak-TIV-it-eez). In British English: /æktˈɪvɪtiz/ (akt-IV-it-eez). In Canadian English: /ækˈtɪvɪtiːz/ (ak-TIV-it-eez). In Australian English: /aktˈɪvɪtiz/ (AKT-iv-it).

Is "activities" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈtɪvɪtiːz/ (ak-TIV-it-eez), while in British English it's /æktˈɪvɪtiz/ (akt-IV-it-eez).

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activities

/ækˈtɪvɪtiːz/

ak-TIV-it-eez

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·tɪvtiv·ɪti·iːzties

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Last updated: 2026-02-12