How to pronounce countability
Say it like kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Countability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- kown
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep 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 countability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does countability mean?
- The quality of being countable.
Where does countability come from?
From count + -ability.
Words that rhyme with countability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of countability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying countability
How do you pronounce countability?
Say kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /kaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /kaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countability?
Countability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is countability 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 /kaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ (kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).