How to pronounce criticality
Say it like krit-uh-KAL-uh-tee. Criticality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- krit
- uh
- KAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criticality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kritGive 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.
- KALSay 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 criticality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: krit-uh-KAL-uh-tee.
What does criticality mean?
- The state of being critical.“They weren't aware of the criticality of the situation.”
- A disposition for purposeful thinking and acting guided by criteria that are considered to be contextually appropriate and that are expected to result in positive outcomes related to the purpose.
- The point at which a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining.
Where does criticality come from?
From critical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with criticality
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Questions about saying criticality
How do you pronounce criticality?
Say krit-uh-KAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪtəˈkæləti/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪtəˈkæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criticality?
Criticality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: krit · uh · KAL · uh · tee.
Is criticality 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 /ˌkrɪtəˈkæləti/ (krit-uh-KAL-uh-tee).