How to pronounce affability
Say it like af-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Affability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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US American/ˌæfəˈbɪlɪti/af-uh-BIL-ih-tee
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- af
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- afGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
What does affability mean?
noun
- The state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable.
Where does affability come from?
From affable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with affability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying affability
How do you pronounce affability?
Say af-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæfəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affability?
Affability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: af · uh · BIL · ih · tee.