How to pronounce musicality
Say it like myoo-zih-KAL-uh-tee. Musicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- myoo
- zih
- KAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musicality 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.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay 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 musicality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: myoo-zih-KAL-uh-tee.
What does musicality mean?
- The condition of being musical.
- Talent or sensitivity in the playing of music.
Where does musicality come from?
From musical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with musicality
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Questions about saying musicality
How do you pronounce musicality?
Say myoo-zih-KAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjuzɪˈkæləti/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːzɪˈkæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musicality?
Musicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: myoo · zih · KAL · uh · tee.
Is musicality 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 /ˌmjuːzɪˈkæləti/ (myoo-zih-KAL-uh-tee).