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How to pronounce royalty

royalty
/ˈrɔɪəlti/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Royalty, sound by sound

/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɔɪ/as in boyGlide from “o” to a short “i”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce royalty?

Royalty is pronounced /ˈrɔɪəlti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in royalty?

Royalty has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in royalty?

The first syllable: /ˈrɔɪəlti/.

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