How to pronounce modalities
Say it like muh-DAL-uh-teez. Modalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- muh
- DAL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modalities 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.
- DALSay 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of modalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-DAL-uh-teez.
What does modalities mean?
- plural of modality How to pronounce modality
Questions about saying modalities
How do you pronounce modalities?
Say muh-DAL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /məˈdælətiz/. In British English it is /məˈdælətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modalities?
Modalities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: muh · DAL · uh · teez.
Is modalities 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 /məˈdælətiz/ (muh-DAL-uh-teez).