How to pronounce locality
Say it like loh-KAL-uh-tee. Locality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- loh
- KAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locality 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.
- 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 locality
- 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-tee.
What does locality mean?
- a surrounding or nearby region“the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville”“it is a rugged locality”
Where does locality come from?
From French localité, from Late Latin localitas, equivalent to local + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with locality
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Questions about saying locality
How do you pronounce locality?
Say loh-KAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkæləti/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locality?
Locality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: loh · KAL · uh · tee.
Is locality 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 /ləʊˈkælɪti/ (loh-KAL-ih-tee).