How to Pronounce “granularity”

American (US)

/ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/

British (UK)

/ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/

noun — The condition of being granular.

Where the stress falls. “granularity” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/ 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 "granularity" mean?

granularity (noun): The condition of being granular.

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

American English: /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/. British English: /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "granularity"?

/ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/ in American English, /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "granularity"?

“granularity” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌɡɹæn.jəˈlɝ.ə.ti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.