How to pronounce abilities
Say it like uh-BIL-uh-teez. Abilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- uh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abilities
American and British speakers say abilities in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪləˌtiz/ in the US and /əˈbɪlɪtiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIL-ih-teez.
What does abilities mean?
- plural of ability How to pronounce ability
Words that rhyme with abilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abilities.
Questions about saying abilities
How do you pronounce abilities?
Say uh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪləˌtiz/. In British English it is /əˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abilities?
Abilities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: uh · BIL · uh · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say abilities the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪləˌtiz/ and the British form is /əˈbɪlɪtiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.