How to pronounce morality
Say it like muh-RAL-uh-tee. Morality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
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- muh
- RAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morality 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.
- RALSay 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 morality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-RAL-ih-tee.
What does morality mean?
- concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
- motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
Where does morality come from?
From Anglo-Norman moralité, Middle French moralité, from Late Latin mōrālitās (“manner, characteristic, character”), from Latin mōrālis (“relating to manners or morals”), from mōs (“manner, custom”).
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Words that rhyme with morality
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Questions about saying morality
How do you pronounce morality?
Say muh-RAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˈræləti/. In British English it is /məˈrælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morality?
Morality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: muh · RAL · uh · tee.
Is morality 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 /məˈrælɪti/ (muh-RAL-ih-tee).