How to pronounce sodality
Say it like soh-DAL-ih-tee. Sodality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- soh
- DAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DALSay 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 sodality
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soh-DAL-ih-tee.
What does sodality mean?
- A fraternity, a society or association.
- Companionship.
- Spiritual communion with a divine being; a fellowship.
Where does sodality come from?
From the French sodalité or its etymon, the Latin sodālitās, from sodālis (“companion”).
Words that rhyme with sodality
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Questions about saying sodality
How do you pronounce sodality?
Say soh-DAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈdælɪti/. In British English it is /səʊˈdælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodality?
Sodality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: soh · DAL · ih · tee.
Is sodality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /səʊˈdælɪti/ (soh-DAL-ih-tee).