How to pronounce triviality
Say it like triv-ee-AL-uh-tee. Triviality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- triv
- ee
- AL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triviality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ALSay 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 triviality
American and British speakers say triviality in essentially the same way: /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌti/ in the US and /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: triv-ee-AL-uh-tee.
What does triviality mean?
- The quality of being trivial or unimportant.
- Something which is trivial or unimportant.
Where does triviality come from?
From trivial + -ity.
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Words that rhyme with triviality
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Questions about saying triviality
How do you pronounce triviality?
Say triv-ee-AL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌti/. In British English it is /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triviality?
Triviality has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: triv · ee · AL · uh · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say triviality the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌti/ and the British form is /ˌtrɪviˈæləˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.