How to pronounce informality
Say it like in-fer-MAL-ih-tee. Informality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL).
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- in
- fer
- MAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informality 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MALSay 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 informality
- 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: in-fuh-MAL-ih-tee.
What does informality mean?
- The condition of being informal.
- An informal term or usage; a colloquialism.
Where does informality come from?
From informal + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with informality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of informality.
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Questions about saying informality
How do you pronounce informality?
Say in-fer-MAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɚˈmælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfəˈmælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informality?
Informality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAL). Broken into parts: in · fer · MAL · ih · tee.
Is informality 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 /ˌɪnfəˈmælɪti/ (in-fuh-MAL-ih-tee).