How to pronounce principalities
Say it like prin-sih-PAL-ih-teez. Principalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL).
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- prin
- sih
- PAL
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principalities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PALSay 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 principalities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prin-sih-PAL-ih-teez.
What does principalities mean?
- plural of principality How to pronounce principality
Questions about saying principalities
How do you pronounce principalities?
Say prin-sih-PAL-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in principalities?
Principalities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL). Broken into parts: prin · sih · PAL · ih · teez.
Is principalities 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 /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtiz/ (prin-sih-PAL-ih-teez).