How to pronounce popularity
Say it like pah-pyuh-LER-uh-tee. Popularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
- pah
- pyuh
- LER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popularity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 popularity
- 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: pop-yuu-LAR-ih-tee.
What does popularity mean?
- The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.“This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.”
Where does popularity come from?
From popular + -ity, from Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).
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Words that rhyme with popularity
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Questions about saying popularity
How do you pronounce popularity?
Say pah-pyuh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑpjəˈlɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popularity?
Popularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: pah · pyuh · LER · uh · tee.
Is popularity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/ (pop-yuu-LAR-ih-tee).