How to pronounce culpability
Say it like kuhl-puh-BIL-ih-tee. Culpability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- kuhl
- puh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culpability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- 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 culpability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuhl-puh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does culpability mean?
- The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offense.“criminal culpability”
- The amount of liability for a fault or wrongdoing.“degree of culpability”
Where does culpability come from?
From Middle French culpabilité.
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Words that rhyme with culpability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of culpability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying culpability
How do you pronounce culpability?
Say kuhl-puh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culpability?
Culpability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: kuhl · puh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is culpability 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 /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪlɪti/ (kuhl-puh-BIL-ih-tee).