How to pronounce breathability
Say it like bree-thuh-BIL-uh-tee. Breathability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- bree
- thuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breathability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- breeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thuhKeep 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 breathability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bree-thuh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does breathability mean?
- The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.
- The degree to which air or other substance is suitable for breathing.
Where does breathability come from?
From breathable + -ity or breathe + -ability.
Words that rhyme with breathability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breathability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying breathability
How do you pronounce breathability?
Say bree-thuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbriðəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌbriːðəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breathability?
Breathability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: bree · thuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is breathability 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 /ˌbriːðəˈbɪləti/ (bree-thuh-BIL-uh-tee).