How to pronounce utilities
Say it like yoo-TIL-uh-teez. Utilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- yoo
- TIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of utilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-TIL-ih-teez.
What does utilities mean?
- plural of utility How to pronounce utility
Words that rhyme with utilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of utilities.
Questions about saying utilities
How do you pronounce utilities?
Say yoo-TIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /juˈtɪlətiz/. In British English it is /juːˈtɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilities?
Utilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: yoo · TIL · uh · teez.
Is utilities 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 /juːˈtɪlɪtiz/ (yoo-TIL-ih-teez).