How to Pronounce Municipality

To pronounce "municipality", say MUN-ic-ip-al-ity — 5 syllables, IPA /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “municipality”

"municipality" has 5 syllables: mun-ic-ip-al-ity. It rhymes with vitality and individuality, if that helps it stick.

What does municipality mean?

noun

  1. A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.
  2. The governing body of such a district.

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Words that rhyme with municipality

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vitalityindividualitysentimentalitymortalitygenialitymoralitypersonalitybrutalitybanalitytotalitymodalityrationality

Related words

governoratemunicipalmayorregioncommuneboroughcorporationcommunal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "municipality"?▾

"Municipality" has 5 syllables: mun · ic · ip · al · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "municipality"?▾

The IPA transcription of "municipality" is /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/.

What does "municipality" mean?▾

Municipality: A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

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