How to pronounce orthogonality
Say it like or-thog-uh-NAL-uh-tee. Orthogonality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL).
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- or
- thog
- uh
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthogonality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thogGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay 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 orthogonality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-thog-uh-NAL-ih-tee.
What does orthogonality mean?
- The property of being orthogonal.
Where does orthogonality come from?
From orthogonal + -ity.
Words that rhyme with orthogonality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orthogonality.
Questions about saying orthogonality
How do you pronounce orthogonality?
Say or-thog-uh-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˌθɑɡəˈnæləti/. In British English it is /ɔːˌθɒɡəˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthogonality?
Orthogonality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAL). Broken into parts: or · thog · uh · NAL · uh · tee.
Is orthogonality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɔːˌθɒɡəˈnælɪti/ (aw-thog-uh-NAL-ih-tee).