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How to pronounce singularity

Say it like sing-ghyuh-LER-uh-tee. Singularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).

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US American/ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛrəti/sing-ghyuh-LER-uh-tee
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  • sing
  • ghyuh
  • LER
  • uh
  • tee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Singularity pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. singGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  4. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  5. teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

What does singularity mean?

noun
  1. The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
  2. An unusual action or behavior.
  3. A point where all parallel lines meet.

Where does singularity come from?

From Middle English singularite, from Old French singularité, from Late Latin singulāritās (“singleness”), from Latin singulāris (“single”).

Similar and opposite words

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Words that rhyme with singularity

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Questions about saying singularity

How do you pronounce singularity?

Say sing-ghyuh-LER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛrəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in singularity?

Singularity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: sing · ghyuh · LER · uh · tee.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).