Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ality

/-ˈælɪtɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.26 in modern English

Syllables: -al-i-ty
IPA: /-ˈælɪtɪ/

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form nouns, denoting a quality or condition, from adjectives ending in -al (which is not duplicated (see -ity)).

Etymology

From French -alité and Latin -ālitās. By surface analysis, -al + -ity.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /-ˈælɪtɪ/
British English: /-ˈælɪtɪ/

Questions

How do you pronounce -ality?: The recorded pronunciation is /-ˈælɪtɪ/.
What does -ality mean?: Used to form nouns, denoting a quality or condition, from adjectives ending in -al (which is not duplicated (see -ity)).
Where does -ality come from?: From French -alité and Latin -ālitās. By surface analysis, -al + -ity.

How to pronounce -ality

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