How to Pronounce "hilarity"
word
hɪˈɫɛɹəti
hi-LAIR-uh-tee
hɪlˈæɹɪti
hi-LARR-uh-tee
Definition
A state or feeling of great amusement and laughter; intense, often uncontrollable, happiness due to something very funny.
IPA Transcription
American English
hɪˈɫɛɹəti
British English
hɪlˈæɹɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hi-LAIR-uh-tee
UK
hi-LARR-uh-tee
Listen in Context
The movie caused so much hilarity in the theater.
The children's hilarity made everyone smile.
As he told the joke, hilarity filled the room.
There was a sudden outburst of hilarity when the cat jumped on the table.