How to pronounce banality
Say it like buh-NAL-ih-tee. Banality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- buh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banality 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of banality
- 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-tee.
What does banality mean?
- The quality of being banal.
- Something which is banal.
Where does banality come from?
From French banalité, from banal, equivalent to banal + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with banality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banality.
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Questions about saying banality
How do you pronounce banality?
Say buh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /bəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banality?
Banality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: buh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is banality 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 /bəˈnælɪti/ (buh-NAL-ih-tee).