How to pronounce theatricality
Say it like thee-at-ruh-KAL-uh-tee. Theatricality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL).
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- thee
- at
- ruh
- KAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatricality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theatricality
American and British speakers say theatricality in essentially the same way: /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌti/ in the US and /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: thee-at-ruh-KAL-uh-tee.
What does theatricality mean?
- Theatrical behavior and mannerisms.
Where does theatricality come from?
From theatrical + -ity.
Words that rhyme with theatricality
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Questions about saying theatricality
How do you pronounce theatricality?
Say thee-at-ruh-KAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌti/. In British English it is /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatricality?
Theatricality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAL). Broken into parts: thee · at · ruh · KAL · uh · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say theatricality the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌti/ and the British form is /θiˌætrəˈkæləˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.