How to pronounce venality
Say it like vih-NAL-ih-tee. Venality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
- vih
- NAL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Venality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 venality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vih-NAL-ih-tee.
What does venality mean?
- The fact or state of being for sale, especially with reference to bribes or corruption.
Where does venality come from?
From venal + -ity, from French vénalité or Latin vēnālitās, from vēnālis (“venal”), from vēnum; compare English vend.
Words that rhyme with venality
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of venality.
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Questions about saying venality
How do you pronounce venality?
Say vih-NAL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈnælɪti/. In British English it is /vɪˈnælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in venality?
Venality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: vih · NAL · ih · tee.
Is venality 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 /vɪˈnælɪti/ (vih-NAL-ih-tee).