How to pronounce territoriality
Say it like ter-ih-tor-ih-AL-ih-tee. Territoriality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL).
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- ter
- ih
- tor
- ih
- AL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Territoriality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ALSay 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 territoriality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ter-ih-taw-rih-AL-ih-tee.
What does territoriality mean?
- The fact or legal status of being a territory.
- The pattern of behavior in animals that defines and defends a territory.
- A pattern of human behavior characterized by defense of a particular territory or area of interest.
Where does territoriality come from?
From territorial + -ity.
Words that rhyme with territoriality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of territoriality.
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Questions about saying territoriality
How do you pronounce territoriality?
Say ter-ih-tor-ih-AL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /tɛrɪtɔrɪˈælɪti/. In British English it is /tɛrɪtɔːrɪˈælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in territoriality?
Territoriality has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (AL). Broken into parts: ter · ih · tor · ih · AL · ih · tee.
Is territoriality 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 /tɛrɪtɔːrɪˈælɪti/ (ter-ih-taw-rih-AL-ih-tee).