How to pronounce tranquility
Say it like trang-KWIL-ih-tee. Tranquility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL).
- trang
- KWIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranquility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 tranquility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: trang-KWIL-ih-tee.
What does tranquility mean?
- American standard spelling of tranquillity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tranquility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tranquility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Words that sound like tranquility
Questions about saying tranquility
How do you pronounce tranquility?
Say trang-KWIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/. In British English it is /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranquility?
Tranquility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL). Broken into parts: trang · KWIL · ih · tee.
Is tranquility 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 /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ (trang-KWIL-ih-tee).
What words sound the same as tranquility?
Tranquility sounds the same as tranquillity in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.