How to pronounce externality
Say it like ek-ster-NAL-ih-tee. Externality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
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- ek
- ster
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Externality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 externality
- 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: ek-stuh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does externality mean?
- The state of being external or externalized.
- A thing that is external relative to something else.
- An impact, positive or negative, on any party not involved in a given economic transaction or act.“Waste is a negative externality arising from consumption.”
Where does externality come from?
From external + -ity.
Words that rhyme with externality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of externality.
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- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
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- rationality
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Questions about saying externality
How do you pronounce externality?
Say ek-ster-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in externality?
Externality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: ek · ster · NAL · ih · tee.
Is externality 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 /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ (ek-stuh-NAL-ih-tee).