How to pronounce believability
Say it like buh-lee-vuh-BIL-ih-tee. Believability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- buh
- lee
- vuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Believability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 believability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-lee-vuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does believability mean?
- The state or quality of being believable.
Where does believability come from?
From believe + -ability.
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Words that rhyme with believability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of believability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying believability
How do you pronounce believability?
Say buh-lee-vuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /bəˌlivəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /bəˌliːvəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in believability?
Believability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: buh · lee · vuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is believability 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 /bəˌliːvəˈbɪlɪti/ (buh-lee-vuh-BIL-ih-tee).