How to pronounce punctuality
Say it like puhngk-choo-AL-uh-tee. Punctuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- puhngk
- choo
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punctuality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhngkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 punctuality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pungk-tyuu-AL-uh-tee.
What does punctuality mean?
- The state of being punctual
Where does punctuality come from?
From punctual + -ity.
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Questions about saying punctuality
How do you pronounce punctuality?
Say puhngk-choo-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈæləti/. In British English it is /pʌŋktjʊˈæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punctuality?
Punctuality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: puhngk · choo · AL · uh · tee.
Is punctuality 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 /pʌŋktjʊˈæləti/ (pungk-tyuu-AL-uh-tee).