How to pronounce criminality
Say it like krim-uh-NAL-ih-tee. Criminality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
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- krim
- uh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krimGive 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 criminality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: krim-uh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does criminality mean?
- The state of being criminal.
- Criminal activity.“rampant criminality”
- A criminal act.
Where does criminality come from?
From French criminalité, from Latin criminalitas, from Latin criminalis.
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Questions about saying criminality
How do you pronounce criminality?
Say krim-uh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminality?
Criminality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: krim · uh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is criminality 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 /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/ (krim-uh-NAL-ih-tee).