How to pronounce sentimentality
Say it like sen-tuh-men-TAL-ih-tee. Sentimentality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAL).
- sen
- tuh
- men
- TAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentimentality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TALSay 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 sentimentality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sen-tuh-men-TAL-ih-tee.
What does sentimentality mean?
- An act or state of being sentimental.
Where does sentimentality come from?
From sentimental + -ity.
Words that rhyme with sentimentality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sentimentality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying sentimentality
How do you pronounce sentimentality?
Say sen-tuh-men-TAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛntəmɛnˈtælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛntəmɛnˈtælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentimentality?
Sentimentality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAL). Broken into parts: sen · tuh · men · TAL · ih · tee.
Is sentimentality 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 /ˌsɛntəmɛnˈtælɪti/ (sen-tuh-men-TAL-ih-tee).