How to pronounce Authority in American English

/əˈθɔrəti/

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Syllables

The word 'authority' has 4 syllables.
ə-ˈθɔ-rə-tɪ

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Authority'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Authority' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /θ/
Tongue	The tip of the tongue comes through the teeth.
Jaw	The jaw and the mouth relax.
Air	Air passes through the mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#4: /ɔ/
Tongue	The tongue is flat. Then it moves low in the mouth and pulls back. The tip of the tongue should touch the back of the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips form a rounded shape.
Jaw	The jaw opens and the mouth widens.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /r/
Tongue	The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
Air	The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /t/
Tongue	The tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
Teeth	The teeth are together. Then they separate.
Air	Air passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.
#8: /i/
Tongue	The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips are tense and wide.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'authority'

The toddler asserted his authority over the stuffed animal kingdom.

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A moose with authority got lost in sorority, he thought it was the best party, until he saw the sorority girls wearing tutus, twirling and singing opera with impunity.