How to Pronounce “authenticity”

American (US)

/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/

noun — The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

Example: I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.

Where the stress falls. “authenticity” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "authenticity" mean?

authenticity (noun): The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed. For example — I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.

What is the IPA transcription of "authenticity"?

/ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ in American English.

Which syllable is stressed in "authenticity"?

“authenticity” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.