How to pronounce dependability
Say it like dih-pen-duh-BIL-ih-tee. Dependability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- dih
- pen
- duh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dependability 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.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 dependability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-pen-duh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does dependability mean?
- The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.
Where does dependability come from?
From depend + -ability.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dependability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dependability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying dependability
How do you pronounce dependability?
Say dih-pen-duh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dependability?
Dependability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · pen · duh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is dependability 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 /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-pen-duh-BIL-ih-tee).