How to Pronounce “dimensionality”

American (US)

/dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/

British (UK)

/daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/

noun — The state or characteristic of possessing dimensions.

Where the stress falls. “dimensionality” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "dimensionality" mean?

dimensionality (noun): The state or characteristic of possessing dimensions.

How do you pronounce "dimensionality" in American vs British English?

American English: /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/. British English: /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "dimensionality"?

/dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ in American English, /daɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.tɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "dimensionality"?

“dimensionality” has 6 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˌmɛn.ʃəˈnæl.ə.tɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.