How to Pronounce "actuality"
word
ˌæktʃuˈæɫəˌti
ak-choo-AL-uh-tee
ˌæktʃuːˈælɪti
ak-choo-AL-i-tee
Definition
The state of being real, true, or existing in fact; what actually exists, not just what is imagined or thought.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæktʃuˈæɫəˌti
British English
ˌæktʃuːˈælɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-choo-AL-uh-tee
UK
ak-choo-AL-i-tee
Listen in Context
We must face the actuality of the situation.
In actuality, the job was much harder than I expected.
The film had little to do with actuality.
People often mistake rumors for actuality.