How to pronounce materiality
Say it like muh-tir-ee-AL-ih-tee. Materiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- muh
- tir
- ee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materiality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 materiality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-tir-ee-AL-ih-tee.
What does materiality mean?
- The quality of being material; having a physical existence.
- The quality of being of consequence to a legal decision.
Where does materiality come from?
From material (adjective and noun) + -ity, perhaps modeled on Latin māteriālitās.
Words that rhyme with materiality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of materiality.
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Questions about saying materiality
How do you pronounce materiality?
Say muh-tir-ee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˌtɪriˈælɪti/. In British English it is /məˌtɪriˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materiality?
Materiality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: muh · tir · ee · AL · ih · tee.
Is materiality 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 /məˌtɪriˈælɪti/ (muh-tir-ee-AL-ih-tee).