How to pronounce plurality
Say it like pluh-RAL-ih-tee. Plurality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
- pluh
- RAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plurality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay 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 plurality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluh-RAL-ih-tee.
What does plurality mean?
- The state of being plural.
- The holding of multiple benefices.
- A state of being numerous.
Where does plurality come from?
From plural + -ity, from Middle English pluralite, from Old French pluralité (“multitude, state of being plural”), from Latin plūrālitās.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with plurality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plurality.
- personality
- functionality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
- totality
Questions about saying plurality
How do you pronounce plurality?
Say pluh-RAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /pləˈrælɪti/. In British English it is /pləˈrælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plurality?
Plurality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: pluh · RAL · ih · tee.
Is plurality 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 /pləˈrælɪti/ (pluh-RAL-ih-tee).