How to pronounce impartiality
Say it like im-par-shee-AL-ih-tee. Impartiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- im
- par
- shee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impartiality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay 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 impartiality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-pah-shee-AL-ih-tee.
What does impartiality mean?
- The quality of being impartial; fairness.
Where does impartiality come from?
From Middle French impartialité.
Words that rhyme with impartiality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impartiality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying impartiality
How do you pronounce impartiality?
Say im-par-shee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˌpɑrʃiˈælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˌpɑːʃiˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impartiality?
Impartiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: im · par · shee · AL · ih · tee.
Is impartiality 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 /ˌɪmˌpɑːʃiˈælɪti/ (im-pah-shee-AL-ih-tee).