How to pronounce personalities
Say it like pur-suh-NAL-ih-teez. Personalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL).
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- pur
- suh
- NAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep 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.
- 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 personalities
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pur-suh-NAL-ih-teez.
What does personalities mean?
- plural of personality How to pronounce personality
Questions about saying personalities
How do you pronounce personalities?
Say pur-suh-NAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personalities?
Personalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAL). Broken into parts: pur · suh · NAL · ih · teez.
Is personalities 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 /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtiz/ (pur-suh-NAL-ih-teez).