How to pronounce impersonality
Say it like im-pur-suh-NAL-uh-tee. Impersonality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
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- im
- pur
- suh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impersonality 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.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 impersonality
- 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: im-pur-suh-NAL-uh-tee.
What does impersonality mean?
- The state or quality of being impersonal
Where does impersonality come from?
From impersonal + -ity.
Words that rhyme with impersonality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impersonality.
Questions about saying impersonality
How do you pronounce impersonality?
Say im-pur-suh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˌpɝsəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impersonality?
Impersonality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: im · pur · suh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is impersonality 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 /ˌɪmˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ (im-pur-suh-NAL-uh-tee).