How to Pronounce Sovereignty

To pronounce "sovereignty", say SOV-er-eignty — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sovereignty”

"sovereignty" has 3 syllables: sov-er-eignty.

What does sovereignty mean?

noun

  1. (of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
  2. (of a ruler) Supreme authority over all things.

Synonyms

autarchyindependencenationalitynationhood

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Related words

reignhegemonystatehoodsovereignjurisdictionlordshipruleautonomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sovereignty"?▾

"Sovereignty" has 3 syllables: sov · er · eignty.

What is the IPA transcription of "sovereignty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sovereignty" is /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/.

What does "sovereignty" mean?▾

Sovereignty: (of a polity) The state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.

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