How to pronounce generality
Say it like jen-uh-RAL-uh-tee. Generality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL).
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- jen
- uh
- RAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Generality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay 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 generality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jen-uh-RAL-ih-tee.
What does generality mean?
- The quality of being general.
- The population in general.
- A generalization.“He was very vague, speaking only in generalities.”
Where does generality come from?
From Middle English generalite, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French generalité (modern French généralité), from general + -ité; also influenced by Latin generālitās.
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Words that rhyme with generality
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Questions about saying generality
How do you pronounce generality?
Say jen-uh-RAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛnəˈræləti/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in generality?
Generality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL). Broken into parts: jen · uh · RAL · uh · tee.
Is generality 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 /ˌdʒɛnəˈrælɪti/ (jen-uh-RAL-ih-tee).