How to pronounce cordiality
Say it like kor-JAL-ih-tee. Cordiality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAL).
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- kor
- JAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordiality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JALSay 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 cordiality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kor-JAL-ih-tee.
What does cordiality mean?
- The quality of being cordial.
- A friendly utterance.“to exchange cordialities with people”
Where does cordiality come from?
From cordial + -ity.
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Questions about saying cordiality
How do you pronounce cordiality?
Say kor-JAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /koʊrˈdʒælɪti/. In British English it is /kɔːrˈdʒælɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordiality?
Cordiality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAL). Broken into parts: kor · JAL · ih · tee.
Is cordiality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɔːrˈdʒælɪtiː/ (kor-JAL-ih-tee).