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How to pronounce personality

nounB1Common word
persuhNAAlihdee

/ˌpʰɚ.səˈnæ.lɪ.ɾi/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

The way a person usually thinks, feels, and behaves, which makes them different from other people.

What to listen for

In “personality,” the strongest beat is on “na”: /ˌpʰɚ.səˈnæ.lɪ.ɾi/. The first two syllables are lighter.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The way a person usually thinks, feels, and behaves, which makes them different from other people.

She has a friendly personality.

His personality changed after the accident.

Common phrases & grammar

strong personality · friendly personality · outgoing personality

have + a/an + adjective + personality

someone's + personality + is + adjective

nounless common

A famous person who is known for appearing often on television, radio, or the internet.

The television personality hosted the awards.

She became a popular media personality.

Good to know

Here, personality means a famous person, not their character.

Common phrases & grammar

television personality

nounless common

A special quality that makes a place, object, or activity interesting and different.

The old house has a lot of personality.

Bright colors add personality to the room.

Common phrases & grammar

a lot of personality

something + has + personality

add + personality + to + something

Useful expressions

personality test

a test about a person's usual ways of thinking and behaving

I took a personality test online.

television personality

a famous person who appears regularly on television

The television personality interviewed the president.

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