How to pronounce brutality
Say it like broo-TAL-uh-tee. Brutality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- broo
- TAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TALSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of brutality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: broo-TAL-uh-tee.
What does brutality mean?
- the trait of extreme cruelty
- a brutal barbarous savage act
Where does brutality come from?
From brutal + -ity.
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Questions about saying brutality
How do you pronounce brutality?
Say broo-TAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /bruˈtæləti/. In British English it is /bruːˈtæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutality?
Brutality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: broo · TAL · uh · tee.
Is brutality 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 /bruːˈtæləti/ (broo-TAL-uh-tee).