How to pronounce functionality
Say it like fuhngk-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. Functionality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
- fuhngk
- shuh
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functionality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhngkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep 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 functionality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuhngk-shuh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does functionality mean?
- The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.
- In trademark law, the tendency of a product design to serve a function other than the identification of the product, preventing that design from being protected as a trademark.
- The presence of a functional group.
Where does functionality come from?
From functional + -ity.
Words that rhyme with functionality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of functionality.
- personality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
- constitutionality
Questions about saying functionality
How do you pronounce functionality?
Say fuhngk-shuh-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functionality?
Functionality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: fuhngk · shuh · NAL · ih · tee.
Is functionality 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 /ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ (fuhngk-shuh-NAL-ih-tee).