How to Pronounce Royalty

To pronounce "royalty", say ROY-alty — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɔɪəlti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɔɪəlti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “royalty”

"royalty" has 2 syllables: roy-alty. It rhymes with loyalty and disloyalty, if that helps it stick.

What does royalty mean?

noun

  1. The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.
  2. People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.

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Words that rhyme with royalty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loyaltydisloyalty

Related words

kingdomkingroyalkingshipprincemonarchythrone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "royalty"?▾

"Royalty" has 2 syllables: roy · alty.

What is the IPA transcription of "royalty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "royalty" is /ˈɹɔɪəlti/.

What does "royalty" mean?▾

Royalty: The rank, status, power or authority of a monarch.

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