How to pronounce obliviality
Say it like uh-bliv-ee-AL-ih-tee. Obliviality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL).
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- uh
- bliv
- ee
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Obliviality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of obliviality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-bliv-ee-AL-ih-tee.
What does obliviality mean?
- Liability to be forgotten.
Where does obliviality come from?
From oblivial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with obliviality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of obliviality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying obliviality
How do you pronounce obliviality?
Say uh-bliv-ee-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əˌblɪviˈælɪti/. In British English it is /əˌblɪviˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in obliviality?
Obliviality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AL). Broken into parts: uh · bliv · ee · AL · ih · tee.
Is obliviality 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 /əˌblɪviˈælɪti/ (uh-bliv-ee-AL-ih-tee).