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How to pronounce actualities

nounC1
aakchooAAlihdeez

/ˌæk.ʧu.ˈæ.lɪ.ɾiz/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Related entry: actuality

the real state of things, especially when it is different from what people think

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Meanings & examples

nounformalless common

the real state of things, especially when it is different from what people think

In actuality, the meeting had already ended.

Good to know

Actuality is more formal and less common than reality.

Common phrases & grammar

in actuality

Related words & forms

The plural changes -y to -ies: actuality → actualities.