How to pronounce deductibility
Say it like dih-duhk-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Deductibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- dih
- duhk
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deductibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- 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 deductibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-duhk-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does deductibility mean?
- The ability to be deducted, such as from one's taxes“There is no doubt about the deductibility of these expenses.”
Where does deductibility come from?
From deductible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with deductibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deductibility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying deductibility
How do you pronounce deductibility?
Say dih-duhk-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌdʌktəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /dɪˌdʌktəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deductibility?
Deductibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · duhk · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is deductibility 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 /dɪˌdʌktəˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-duhk-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).