How to pronounce amicability
Say it like am-ih-kuh-BIL-ih-tee. Amicability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- am
- ih
- kuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amicability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 amicability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-ih-kuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does amicability mean?
- The state or quality of being amicable or friendly.
Where does amicability come from?
From amicable + -ability, perhaps after Medieval Latin amīcābilitās.
Words that rhyme with amicability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amicability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying amicability
How do you pronounce amicability?
Say am-ih-kuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmɪkəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌæmɪkəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amicability?
Amicability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: am · ih · kuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is amicability 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 /ˌæmɪkəˈbɪlɪti/ (am-ih-kuh-BIL-ih-tee).