How to pronounce degradability
Say it like dih-gray-duh-BIL-ih-tee. Degradability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- dih
- gray
- duh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Degradability 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.
- grayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duhKeep 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 degradability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-gray-duh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does degradability mean?
- The condition of being degradable.
- A measure of the extent to which something is degradable.
Where does degradability come from?
From degrade + -ability.
Words that rhyme with degradability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of degradability.
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Questions about saying degradability
How do you pronounce degradability?
Say dih-gray-duh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌɡreɪdəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dɪˌɡreɪdəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in degradability?
Degradability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · gray · duh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is degradability 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 /dɪˌɡreɪdəˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-gray-duh-BIL-ih-tee).