How to pronounce banalities
Say it like buh-NAL-ih-teez. Banalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- buh
- NAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of banalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-NAL-ih-teez.
What does banalities mean?
- plural of banality How to pronounce banality
Questions about saying banalities
How do you pronounce banalities?
Say buh-NAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnælɪtiz/. In British English it is /bəˈnælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banalities?
Banalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: buh · NAL · ih · teez.
Is banalities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bəˈnælɪtiz/ (buh-NAL-ih-teez).