How to pronounce municipalities
Say it like myoo-nih-suh-PAL-ih-teez. Municipalities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAL).
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- myoo
- nih
- suh
- PAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Municipalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of municipalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: myoo-nih-suh-PAL-ih-teez.
What does municipalities mean?
- plural of municipality How to pronounce municipality
Questions about saying municipalities
How do you pronounce municipalities?
Say myoo-nih-suh-PAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjunɪsəˈpælɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːnɪsəˈpælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in municipalities?
Municipalities has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAL). Broken into parts: myoo · nih · suh · PAL · ih · teez.
Is municipalities 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 /ˌmjuːnɪsəˈpælɪtiz/ (myoo-nih-suh-PAL-ih-teez).