How to pronounce principality
Say it like prin-sih-PAL-ih-tee. Principality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL).
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- prin
- sih
- PAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principality 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of principality
- 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-tee.
What does principality mean?
- A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.
- A spiritual being, specifically in Christian angelology, the third lowest level of angels, ranked above archangels and below powers.
Where does principality come from?
From Middle English principalte, principalite, from Anglo-Norman principalté, Middle French principalté, from Late Latin prīncipālitās, from Latin prīncipālis (“principal”) + -tās.
Words that rhyme with principality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of principality.
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Questions about saying principality
How do you pronounce principality?
Say prin-sih-PAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in principality?
Principality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL). Broken into parts: prin · sih · PAL · ih · tee.
Is principality 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 /ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ (prin-sih-PAL-ih-tee).