How to pronounce congeniality
Say it like kun-jee-nee-AL-uh-tee. Congeniality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- kun
- jee
- nee
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congeniality 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.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay 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 congeniality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-jee-nee-AL-uh-tee.
What does congeniality mean?
- The quality of being congenial; the state of being agreeable or of having similar tastes.“Eugenie was known for her congeniality; she could easily fit in to virtually any group of people and have a good time.”
Where does congeniality come from?
From congenial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with congeniality
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Questions about saying congeniality
How do you pronounce congeniality?
Say kun-jee-nee-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /kənˌdʒiniˈæləti/. In British English it is /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congeniality?
Congeniality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: kun · jee · nee · AL · uh · tee.
Is congeniality 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 /kənˌdʒiːniˈæləti/ (kun-jee-nee-AL-uh-tee).