How to pronounce deniability
Say it like dih-ny-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Deniability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- dih
- ny
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deniability 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 deniability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-ny-yuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does deniability mean?
- The condition of being deniable.
- The extent to which something is deniable.
Where does deniability come from?
From deny + -ability.
Words that rhyme with deniability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deniability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying deniability
How do you pronounce deniability?
Say dih-ny-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌnaɪəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dɪˌnaɪjəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deniability?
Deniability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · ny · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is deniability 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 /dɪˌnaɪjəˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-ny-yuh-BIL-ih-tee).