How to Pronounce "alacrity"
word
əˈɫækɹəti
uh-LAK-ri-tee
ɐlˈækɹɪti
uh-LAK-ri-tee
Definition
A cheerful and eager willingness to do something; doing things quickly and with enthusiasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫækɹəti
British English
ɐlˈækɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LAK-ri-tee
UK
uh-LAK-ri-tee
Listen in Context
She accepted the invitation with alacrity.
The students finished the project with alacrity.
He answered all the questions with alacrity.
When offered a chance to travel abroad, she said yes with alacrity.