How to pronounce technicality
Say it like tek-nih-KAL-ih-tee. Technicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
- tek
- nih
- KAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technicality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay 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 technicality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tek-nih-KAL-ih-tee.
What does technicality mean?
- The quality or state of being technical.
- That which is technical, or peculiar to any trade, profession, sect, or the like.“the technicalities of the sect”
- A minor detail, rule, law, etc., seemingly insignificant to a non-specialist but which has significant consequences in larger matters.
Where does technicality come from?
From technical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with technicality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of technicality.
- personality
- functionality
- plurality
- immortality
- originality
- individuality
- fatality
- speciality
- rationality
- criminality
Questions about saying technicality
How do you pronounce technicality?
Say tek-nih-KAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/. In British English it is /ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technicality?
Technicality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: tek · nih · KAL · ih · tee.
Is technicality 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 /ˌtɛknɪˈkælɪti/ (tek-nih-KAL-ih-tee).