American English
/ɹiˈæ.lɪ.ɾi/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Everything that really exists, not just an idea, dream, or story.
The middle vowel in “reality” is short and weak, so /ɹiˈæ.lɪ.ɾi/ may sound close to /ɹiˈæ.lə.ɾi/ in natural speech.
Everything that really exists, not just an idea, dream, or story.
Virtual reality can feel like the real world.
The movie mixes fantasy and reality.
virtual reality · the real world
the reality of + noun
reality is different from + noun
The true situation and facts of a matter, especially when they are different from what people expect or want.
The reality is that we cannot afford a bigger house.
She had to face the reality of losing her job.
face reality · harsh reality · accept reality · reality check
the reality is that + clause
accept the reality of + noun
in fact; according to the true situation
In reality, the job was much harder.
an experience that makes you understand the true situation
The high rent was a reality check.
a television program about real people, often in competitions or everyday situations
We watched a reality show about chefs.
The plural is realities, not realitys.