How to pronounce grammaticality
Say it like gruh-mat-ih-KAL-ih-tee. Grammaticality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL).
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- gruh
- mat
- ih
- KAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grammaticality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay 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 grammaticality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gruh-mat-ih-KAL-ih-tee.
What does grammaticality mean?
- (of language) The state or attribute of obeying the rules of grammar (being grammatical).
Where does grammaticality come from?
From grammatical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with grammaticality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grammaticality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying grammaticality
How do you pronounce grammaticality?
Say gruh-mat-ih-KAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˌmætɪˈkælɪti/. In British English it is /ɡrəˌmætɪˈkælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grammaticality?
Grammaticality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL). Broken into parts: gruh · mat · ih · KAL · ih · tee.
Is grammaticality 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 /ɡrəˌmætɪˈkælɪti/ (gruh-mat-ih-KAL-ih-tee).