How to pronounce affectability
Say it like uh-fek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Affectability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- uh
- fek
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affectability 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.
- fekKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- 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 affectability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-fek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does affectability mean?
- The condition of being affectable.
Where does affectability come from?
From affect + -ability.
Words that rhyme with affectability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affectability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying affectability
How do you pronounce affectability?
Say uh-fek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /əfɛktəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /əfɛktəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affectability?
Affectability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: uh · fek · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is affectability 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 /əfɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ (uh-fek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).