How to pronounce causality
Say it like kaw-ZAL-ih-tih. Causality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL).
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- kaw
- ZAL
- ih
- tih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Causality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ZALSay 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of causality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kaw-ZAL-ih-tih.
What does causality mean?
- The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.
- The relationship between something that happens or exists and the thing that causes it; the cause and consequence relationship.
Where does causality come from?
From Latin as if *causalitas, from causalis (“causal”), from causa (“cause”).
Questions about saying causality
How do you pronounce causality?
Say kaw-ZAL-ih-tih. The American pronunciation is /kɔˈzælɪtɪ/. In British English it is /kɔːˈzælɪtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in causality?
Causality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAL). Broken into parts: kaw · ZAL · ih · tih.
Is causality 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 /kɔːˈzælɪtɪ/ (kaw-ZAL-ih-tih).