How to pronounce chirality
Say it like ky-RAL-ih-tee. Chirality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
- ky
- RAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RALSay 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 chirality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ky-RAL-ih-tee.
What does chirality mean?
- The phenomenon, in chemistry, physics and mathematics, in which objects are mirror images of each other, but are otherwise identical; handedness.
Where does chirality come from?
From chiral + -ity = chir- + -ality.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with chirality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chirality.
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Questions about saying chirality
How do you pronounce chirality?
Say ky-RAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈrælɪti/. In British English it is /kaɪˈrælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirality?
Chirality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: ky · RAL · ih · tee.
Is chirality 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 /kaɪˈrælɪti/ (ky-RAL-ih-tee).