How to pronounce gentility
Say it like jen-TIL-ih-tee. Gentility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- jen
- TIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 gentility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jen-TIL-ih-tee.
What does gentility mean?
- The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
- The upper classes, the gentry.
Where does gentility come from?
From Old French gentilité.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gentility
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Questions about saying gentility
How do you pronounce gentility?
Say jen-TIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentility?
Gentility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: jen · TIL · ih · tee.
Is gentility 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 /dʒɛnˈtɪlɪti/ (jen-TIL-ih-tee).