How to pronounce acceptability
Say it like ak-sep-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Acceptability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ak
- sep
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-sep-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does acceptability mean?
- The quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.
- Operation plan review criterion. The determination as to whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, materiel, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and is militarily and politically supportable. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and A
Where does acceptability come from?
From Latin acceptābilitās.
Words that rhyme with acceptability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acceptability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying acceptability
How do you pronounce acceptability?
Say ak-sep-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌækˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptability?
Acceptability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ak · sep · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is acceptability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌækˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ (ak-sep-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).