To pronounce "banality", say BAN-al-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /beɪˈnælɨti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/beɪˈnælɨti/
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"banality" has 3 syllables: ban-al-ity. It rhymes with vitality and individuality, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Banality" has 3 syllables: ban · al · ity.
The IPA transcription of "banality" is /beɪˈnælɨti/.
Banality: The quality of being banal.
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