How do you pronounce "authorities"?

In American English: /əˈθɔrətiːz/ (uh-THAWR-uht-eez). In British English: /ɔːθˈɒɹɪtiz/ (awth-OR-it-eez). In Canadian English: /əˈθɔrətiːz/ (uh-THAWR-uht-eez). In Australian English: /ɐθˈɒɹɪtiz/ (ⱯTH-or-it).

Is "authorities" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈθɔrətiːz/ (uh-THAWR-uht-eez), while in British English it's /ɔːθˈɒɹɪtiz/ (awth-OR-it-eez).

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/əˈθɔrətiːz/

uh-THAWR-uht-eez

Syllable Breakdown

əau·θɔrthor·əti·iːzties

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Last updated: 2026-02-12