How to Pronounce "acuity"
word
əkˈjuəti
uh-KYOO-uh-tee
ɐkjˈuːɪti
uh-KYOO-i-tee
Definition
Acuity means the sharpness or clarity of a person's senses or mind, such as vision, hearing, or mental quickness.
IPA Transcription
American English
əkˈjuəti
British English
ɐkjˈuːɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KYOO-uh-tee
UK
uh-KYOO-i-tee
Listen in Context
Good acuity is important for reading small text.
The doctor tested her hearing acuity.
His mental acuity impressed everyone in the room.
Her visual acuity started declining with age.