How to Pronounce Gentility

To pronounce "gentility", say GENT-il-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

GENT-il-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “gentility”

"gentility" has 3 syllables: gent-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does gentility mean?

noun

  1. The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.
  2. The upper classes, the gentry.

Words that rhyme with gentility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

genteelnessrefinementbreedingungenteelnessgentlemanlinesselegantnessungentilityclassiness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gentility"?▾

"Gentility" has 3 syllables: gent · il · ity.

What does "gentility" mean?▾

Gentility: The state of being elegant, genteel, having good breeding, or being socially superior.

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