How to pronounce similarities
Say it like sim-uh-LER-uh-teez. Similarities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- sim
- uh
- LER
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Similarities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of similarities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-ih-LAR-ih-teez.
What does similarities mean?
- plural of similarity How to pronounce similarity
Questions about saying similarities
How do you pronounce similarities?
Say sim-uh-LER-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪməˈlɛrətiz/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in similarities?
Similarities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: sim · uh · LER · uh · teez.
Is similarities 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 /ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtiz/ (sim-ih-LAR-ih-teez).