How to Pronounce Authorities

To pronounce "authorities", say AUTH-or-it-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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AUTH-or-it-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “authorities”

"authorities" has 4 syllables: auth-or-it-ies. It rhymes with priorities and minorities, if that helps it stick.

What does authorities mean?

noun

  1. The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere
  2. The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service

noun

  1. The power to enforce rules or give orders.

    “I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them.”

  2. (used in singular or plural form) Persons in command; specifically, government.

Words that rhyme with authorities

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prioritiesminoritiesmajoritiessororities

Related words

governmentregimelegislatureofficialadministrativeadministrationcredentialsjurisdiction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "authorities"?▾

"Authorities" has 4 syllables: auth · or · it · ies.

What does "authorities" mean?▾

Authorities: The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere

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