How to pronounce individuality
Say it like in-div-ih-joo-AL-ih-tee. Individuality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL).
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- in
- div
- ih
- joo
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individuality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- divGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 individuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-div-ih-joo-AL-ih-tee.
What does individuality mean?
- The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.
- A person.
Where does individuality come from?
From individual + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with individuality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of individuality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
- totality
Questions about saying individuality
How do you pronounce individuality?
Say in-div-ih-joo-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌdɪvɪdʒuˈælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌdɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individuality?
Individuality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL). Broken into parts: in · div · ih · joo · AL · ih · tee.
Is individuality 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 /ˌɪnˌdɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/ (in-div-ih-joo-AL-ih-tee).