How to pronounce actuality
Say it like ak-choo-AL-uh-tee. Actuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- ak
- choo
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actuality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of actuality
American and British speakers say actuality in essentially the same way: /ˌæktʃuˈæləˌti/ in the US and /ˌæktʃuːˈæləˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-choo-AL-uh-tee.
What does actuality mean?
- The state of existing; existence.
- An instance or quality of being actual or factual; fact.
- Live reporting on current affairs.
Words that rhyme with actuality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of actuality.
Questions about saying actuality
How do you pronounce actuality?
Say ak-choo-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæktʃuˈæləˌti/. In British English it is /ˌæktʃuːˈæləˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actuality?
Actuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: ak · choo · AL · uh · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say actuality the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæktʃuˈæləˌti/ and the British form is /ˌæktʃuːˈæləˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.