How to Pronounce Fatality

To pronounce "fatality", say FAT-al-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈtælətɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/fəˈtælətɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fatality”

"fatality" has 3 syllables: fat-al-ity. It rhymes with vitality and individuality, if that helps it stick.

What does fatality mean?

noun

  1. The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.
  2. Tendency to death, destruction or danger, as if by decree of fate.

Synonyms

inevitabilitymortality

Words that rhyme with fatality

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vitalityindividualitysentimentalitymortalitygenialitymoralitypersonalitybrutalitybanalitytotalitymodalitymunicipality

Related words

destinyfatefatalfatalismincidentpassingaccidentcasualty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fatality"?▾

"Fatality" has 3 syllables: fat · al · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "fatality"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fatality" is /fəˈtælətɪ/.

What does "fatality" mean?▾

Fatality: The state proceeding from destiny; invincible necessity, superior to, and independent of, free and rational control.

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