How to pronounce disabilities
Say it like dih-suh-BIL-uh-teez. Disabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- dih
- suh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disabilities 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.
- suhKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of disabilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-suh-BIL-ih-teez.
What does disabilities mean?
- plural of disability How to pronounce disability
Words that rhyme with disabilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disabilities.
Questions about saying disabilities
How do you pronounce disabilities?
Say dih-suh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/. In British English it is /dɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disabilities?
Disabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: dih · suh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is disabilities 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 /dɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz/ (dih-suh-BIL-ih-teez).