How to pronounce conditionality
Say it like kun-dish-uh-NAL-ih-tee. Conditionality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
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- kun
- dish
- uh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conditionality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 conditionality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-dish-uh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does conditionality mean?
- A state of being subject to conditions.
- A condition applied to the access of a government to credit facilities and other international financial assistance, especially from the IMF and the World Bank.
Where does conditionality come from?
From conditional + -ity.
Words that rhyme with conditionality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conditionality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying conditionality
How do you pronounce conditionality?
Say kun-dish-uh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kənˌdɪʃəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /kənˌdɪʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conditionality?
Conditionality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: kun · dish · uh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is conditionality 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 /kənˌdɪʃəˈnælɪti/ (kun-dish-uh-NAL-ih-tee).