How to pronounce illegalities
Say it like il-ee-GAL-ih-teez. Illegalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAL).
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- il
- ee
- GAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illegalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GALSay 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of illegalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: il-ee-GAL-ih-teez.
What does illegalities mean?
- plural of illegality How to pronounce illegality
Questions about saying illegalities
How do you pronounce illegalities?
Say il-ee-GAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪliˈɡælɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌɪliˈɡælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illegalities?
Illegalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAL). Broken into parts: il · ee · GAL · ih · teez.
Is illegalities 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 /ˌɪliˈɡælɪtiz/ (il-ee-GAL-ih-teez).