How to pronounce eventuality
Say it like uh-ven-choo-AL-ih-tee. Eventuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- uh
- ven
- choo
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eventuality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- venGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay 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 eventuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-ven-choo-AL-ih-tee.
What does eventuality mean?
- A possible event; something that may happen.
Where does eventuality come from?
Calque of French éventualité, eventual + -ity
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with eventuality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eventuality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying eventuality
How do you pronounce eventuality?
Say uh-ven-choo-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˌvɛntʃuˈælɪti/. In British English it is /əˌvɛntʃuːˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eventuality?
Eventuality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: uh · ven · choo · AL · ih · tee.
Is eventuality 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 /əˌvɛntʃuːˈælɪti/ (uh-ven-choo-AL-ih-tee).