How to pronounce universality
Say it like yoo-nih-vur-SAL-uh-tee. Universality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAL).
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- yoo
- nih
- vur
- SAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Universality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- SALSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of universality
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-nih-vur-SAL-uh-tee.
What does universality mean?
- the property of being universal, common to all members of a class
Where does universality come from?
From Middle English universalite, from Middle French universalité, from Old French, from Late Latin universalitas.
Words that rhyme with universality
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Questions about saying universality
How do you pronounce universality?
Say yoo-nih-vur-SAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪvɝˈsæləti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in universality?
Universality has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SAL). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · vur · SAL · uh · tee.
Is universality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsæləti/ (yoo-nih-vur-SAL-uh-tee).