How to pronounce applicability
Say it like ap-luh-kuh-BIL-uh-tee. Applicability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ap
- luh
- kuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applicability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- 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 applicability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ap-luh-kuh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does applicability mean?
- The degree to which a thing is applicable.
Where does applicability come from?
From applicable + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with applicability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of applicability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying applicability
How do you pronounce applicability?
Say ap-luh-kuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applicability?
Applicability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ap · luh · kuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is applicability 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 /ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/ (ap-luh-kuh-BIL-uh-tee).