How to Pronounce Popularity

To pronounce "popularity", say POP-ul-ar-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “popularity”

"popularity" has 4 syllables: pop-ul-ar-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does popularity mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

    “Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.”

  2. The quality or state of being adapted or pleasing to common, poor, or vulgar people; hence, cheapness; inferiority; vulgarity.

Words that rhyme with popularity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityseverity

Related words

popularpopularizationattendanceprominenceprestigeuniversalizationreputationcelebrity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "popularity"?▾

"Popularity" has 4 syllables: pop · ul · ar · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "popularity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "popularity" is /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/.

What does "popularity" mean?▾

Popularity: The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

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