How to pronounce society

Say it like this: /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
British/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

What does society mean?

nounA long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

“This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.”

A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

“It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.”

The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.

“The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.”

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