How to pronounce modality
Say it like muh-DAL-uh-tee. Modality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- muh
- DAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modality 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of modality
- 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-tee.
What does modality mean?
- The fact of being modal.
- The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.
- The inflection of a verb that shows how its action is conceived by the speaker.
Where does modality come from?
Borrowed from French modalité.
Words that rhyme with modality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of modality.
Questions about saying modality
How do you pronounce modality?
Say muh-DAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˈdæləti/. In British English it is /məˈdæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modality?
Modality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: muh · DAL · uh · tee.
Is modality 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 /məˈdæləti/ (muh-DAL-uh-tee).