How to pronounce paucality
Say it like paw-KAL-ih-tee. Paucality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- paw
- KAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paucality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KALSay 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 paucality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: paw-KAL-ih-tee.
What does paucality mean?
- The state of being marked to denote, or the fact or condition of being, few-to-several in number; fewness-to-severality in number.
Where does paucality come from?
From paucal + -ity.
Words that rhyme with paucality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paucality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying paucality
How do you pronounce paucality?
Say paw-KAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /pɔˈkælɪti/. In British English it is /pɔːˈkælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paucality?
Paucality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: paw · KAL · ih · tee.
Is paucality 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 /pɔːˈkælɪti/ (paw-KAL-ih-tee).