How to pronounce defensibility
Say it like dih-fen-sih-BIL-ih-tee. Defensibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- dih
- fen
- sih
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defensibility 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.
- fenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 defensibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-fen-sih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does defensibility mean?
- The state or quality of being defensible
Where does defensibility come from?
From defensible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with defensibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defensibility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying defensibility
How do you pronounce defensibility?
Say dih-fen-sih-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌfɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dɪˌfɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defensibility?
Defensibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · fen · sih · BIL · ih · tee.
Is defensibility 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 /dɪˌfɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-fen-sih-BIL-ih-tee).