How to pronounce sesquipedality
Say it like ses-kwih-pih-DAL-uh-tee. Sesquipedality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAL).
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- ses
- kwih
- pih
- DAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sesquipedality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DALSay 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 sesquipedality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ses-kwih-pih-DAL-uh-tee.
What does sesquipedality mean?
- An instance or condition of being sesquipedalian.
Where does sesquipedality come from?
From sesquipedal + -ity.
Words that rhyme with sesquipedality
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Questions about saying sesquipedality
How do you pronounce sesquipedality?
Say ses-kwih-pih-DAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdæləti/. In British English it is /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sesquipedality?
Sesquipedality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DAL). Broken into parts: ses · kwih · pih · DAL · uh · tee.
Is sesquipedality 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 /ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdæləti/ (ses-kwih-pih-DAL-uh-tee).