American English
/ˌpʰɑ.pjəˈlɛɹ.ɪ.ɾi/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
The state of being liked, admired, or chosen by many people.
In “popularity,” the strongest beat is on “lar.” The other vowels are short and relaxed, especially the one just before the final “-ty”.
The state of being liked, admired, or chosen by many people.
The singer's popularity grew after the concert.
The app has gained popularity among young adults.
gain popularity · lose popularity · a rise in popularity · a decline in popularity
the popularity of + noun
popularity among + group
when someone is most popular
She retired at the height of her popularity.
a competition in which the most popular person or choice wins
The election should not become a popularity contest.