how to pronounce dexterity

/dɛkˈstɛɹətiː/

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dexterity is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of dexterity in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… to do with a little bit of dexterity and …”

meanings of dexterity

noun:

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dexterity frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word dexterity occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.