How to pronounce granularity
Say it like gran-yuh-LUR-uh-tee. Granularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR).
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- gran
- yuh
- LUR
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granularity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- granGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 granularity
- 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: gran-yuh-LAR-uh-tee.
What does granularity mean?
- The condition of being granular.
- The extent to which something is granular.
Where does granularity come from?
From granular + -ity.
Questions about saying granularity
How do you pronounce granularity?
Say gran-yuh-LUR-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡrænjəˈlɝəti/. In British English it is /ˌɡrænjəˈlærəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granularity?
Granularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR). Broken into parts: gran · yuh · LUR · uh · tee.
Is granularity 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 /ˌɡrænjəˈlærəti/ (gran-yuh-LAR-uh-tee).