How to pronounce mayoralty
Say it like may-OR-ul-tee. Mayoralty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- may
- OR
- ul
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayoralty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep 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 mayoralty
American and British speakers say mayoralty in essentially the same way: /meɪˈɔrəlti/ in the US and /meɪˈɔːrəlti/ in the UK.
British respelling: may-AW-rul-tee.
What does mayoralty mean?
- The office of a mayor, or the tenure during which a particular mayor holds office, where the time span may encompass one term or multiple terms.
Where does mayoralty come from?
From Middle English mairaltee, from Middle French mairalté.
Questions about saying mayoralty
How do you pronounce mayoralty?
Say may-OR-ul-tee. The American pronunciation is /meɪˈɔrəlti/. In British English it is /meɪˈɔːrəlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayoralty?
Mayoralty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: may · OR · ul · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say mayoralty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪˈɔrəlti/ and the British form is /meɪˈɔːrəlti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.