How to pronounce capabilities
Say it like kay-puh-BIL-uh-teez. Capabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- kay
- puh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capabilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of capabilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kay-puh-BIL-ih-teez.
What does capabilities mean?
- plural of capability How to pronounce capability
Words that rhyme with capabilities
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Questions about saying capabilities
How do you pronounce capabilities?
Say kay-puh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/. In British English it is /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capabilities?
Capabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: kay · puh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is capabilities 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 /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtiz/ (kay-puh-BIL-ih-teez).