How to pronounce abilitude
Say it like uh-BIL-uh-tyood. Abilitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tyood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abilitude 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.
- tyoodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of abilitude
American and British speakers say abilitude in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪlətjud/ in the US and /əˈbɪlətjuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIL-uh-tyood.
What does abilitude mean?
- ability, capacity; aptitude, competence
Where does abilitude come from?
Perhaps a blend of ability + aptitude.
Questions about saying abilitude
How do you pronounce abilitude?
Say uh-BIL-uh-tyood. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪlətjud/. In British English it is /əˈbɪlətjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abilitude?
Abilitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: uh · BIL · uh · tyood.
Do Americans and Brits say abilitude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪlətjud/ and the British form is /əˈbɪlətjuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.