How to pronounce desirability
Say it like dih-zy-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Desirability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
- dih
- zy
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desirability 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.
- zyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep 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 desirability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-zy-ruh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does desirability mean?
- The state of being desirable.
Where does desirability come from?
Morphologically desirable + -ity and desire + -ability.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- appetibility
- desirableness
- sex appeal
- oomph
Opposite meaning
- undesirability
Words that rhyme with desirability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of desirability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying desirability
How do you pronounce desirability?
Say dih-zy-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desirability?
Desirability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · zy · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is desirability 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 /dɪˌzaɪrəˈbɪlɪti/ (dih-zy-ruh-BIL-ih-tee).