How to pronounce realty
Say it like REE-ul-tee. Realty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ul
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of realty
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: REERL-tee.
Other ways to say realty
Realty also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RIL-ih-tee /ˈrɪlɪˌti/
What does realty mean?
- Real estate; a piece of real property; land.
- The property that goes to the heirs of the deceased, as distinguished from the personalty, which goes to the executor or administrator of the estate.
Where does realty come from?
From Middle French realité (“property, possession”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with realty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of realty.
Questions about saying realty
How do you pronounce realty?
Say REE-ul-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəlˌti/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəlti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realty?
Realty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ul · tee.
Is realty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪəlti/ (REERL-tee).