How to Pronounce "proclivity"
word
pɹoʊˈkɫɪvəti
proh-KLIV-uh-tee
pɹəklˈɪvɪti
pruh-KLIV-i-tee
Definition
A natural or habitual tendency to do or like something, especially something bad or unusual.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈkɫɪvəti
British English
pɹəklˈɪvɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-KLIV-uh-tee
UK
pruh-KLIV-i-tee
Listen in Context
He has a proclivity for waking up early.
Children often have a proclivity to imitate adults.
She has a proclivity for spicy food.
He has a proclivity for getting into trouble wherever he goes.