How to Pronounce "fealty"
word
ˈfiəɫti/, /ˈfiɫti
FEE-uhl-tee
fˈiːlti
FEE-uhl-tee
Definition
'Fealty' means a formal loyalty or sworn allegiance, especially the loyalty shown by someone such as a vassal to a lord in medieval times. It can also mean deep, faithful loyalty to a leader or cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfiəɫti/, /ˈfiɫti
British English
fˈiːlti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEE-uhl-tee
UK
FEE-uhl-tee
Listen in Context
In the Middle Ages, knights swore fealty to their lords.
The vassal declared his fealty to the king in a special ceremony.
They showed fealty by following their leader’s commands.
He pledged fealty to the cause, promising to support it no matter what.