How to pronounce accessibility
Say it like ak-ses-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Accessibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ak
- ses
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessibility 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.
- sesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accessibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-ses-ih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does accessibility mean?
- the quality of being at hand when needed
- the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
Where does accessibility come from?
From accessible + -ity, after Late Latin accessibilitas, from Latin accessibilis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with accessibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accessibility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying accessibility
How do you pronounce accessibility?
Say ak-ses-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæksɛsəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌæksɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessibility?
Accessibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ak · ses · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is accessibility 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 /ˌæksɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/ (ak-ses-ih-BIL-ih-tee).