How to pronounce durability
Say it like duh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Durability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
- duh
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 durability
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DUUR-uh-bih-luh-tee.
What does durability mean?
- The ability to last a long time by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.
Where does durability come from?
From Middle English durabilite, from Old French durabilité, from Latin dūrābilitās (“durability”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- lastingness
- enduringness
- strength
Words that rhyme with durability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of durability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying durability
How do you pronounce durability?
Say duh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /dərəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˈdʊrəbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durability?
Durability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: duh · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is durability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdʊrəbɪləti/ (DUUR-uh-bih-luh-tee).