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How to pronounce sovereignty

sovereignty
/ˈsɑːvrənti/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Sovereignty, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/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 sovereignty?

Sovereignty is pronounced /ˈsɑːvrənti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in sovereignty?

Sovereignty has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in sovereignty?

The first syllable: /ˈsɑːvrənti/.

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