How to pronounce hilarity
Say it like hih-LER-uh-tee. Hilarity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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US American/hɪˈlɛrəti/hih-LER-uh-tee
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- hih
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilarity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
What does hilarity mean?
noun
- A great amount of amusement, usually accompanied by much laughter.“When the new baby's rubber duck squeaked at the wedding, hilarity ensued.”
- Something that induces much laughter.
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Words that rhyme with hilarity
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Questions about saying hilarity
How do you pronounce hilarity?
Say hih-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈlɛrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilarity?
Hilarity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: hih · LER · uh · tee.