How to pronounce localities
Say it like loh-KAL-ih-teez. Localities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- loh
- KAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Localities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KALSay 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 localities
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: loh-KAL-ih-teez.
What does localities mean?
- plural of locality How to pronounce locality
Questions about saying localities
How do you pronounce localities?
Say loh-KAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkælɪtiz/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in localities?
Localities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: loh · KAL · ih · teez.
Is localities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊˈkælɪtiz/ (loh-KAL-ih-teez).