How to pronounce tranquillity
Say it like trang-KWIL-ih-tee. Tranquillity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL).
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- trang
- KWIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranquillity 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 tranquillity
- 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 tranquillity mean?
- The state of being tranquil; peacefulness, the absence of disturbance or stress; serenity; calm.
Where does tranquillity come from?
From tranquil + -ity, from Middle English tranquillite, from Old French tranquillite, tranquilité, from Latin tranquillitas.
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Words that rhyme with tranquillity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tranquillity.
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- eligibility
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Words that sound like tranquillity
Questions about saying tranquillity
How do you pronounce tranquillity?
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 tranquillity?
Tranquillity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL). Broken into parts: trang · KWIL · ih · tee.
Is tranquillity 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 tranquillity?
Tranquillity sounds the same as tranquility in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.