How to pronounce militancy
Say it like MIL-uh-tun-see. Militancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of militancy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-uh-tun-see.
What does militancy mean?
- The quality of being militant.
Questions about saying militancy
How do you pronounce militancy?
Say MIL-uh-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlətənsi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlətənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militancy?
Militancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · tun · see.
Is militancy 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 /ˈmɪlətənsi/ (MIL-uh-tun-see).