How do you pronounce "reality"?

In American English: /ˌriːˈæləˌtiː/ (ree-AL-uh-tee). In British English: /ɹɪˈælɪti/ (ri-AL-it-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌriːˈæləˌtiː/ (ree-AL-uh-tee). In Australian English: /ɹɪˈalɪti/ (ri-AL-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌriːˈæləˌtiː/ (ree-AL-uh-tee), while in British English it's /ɹɪˈælɪti/ (ri-AL-it-ee).

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reality

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/ˌriːˈæləˌtiː/

ree-AL-uh-tee

Syllable Breakdown

riːre·ælal·əi·tiːty

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