How to pronounce electability
Say it like ih-lek-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Electability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
- ih
- lek
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of electability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ih-lek-tuh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does electability mean?
- The capability of a candidate to be elected.
Where does electability come from?
From elect + -ability.
Words that rhyme with electability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of electability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying electability
How do you pronounce electability?
Say ih-lek-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electability?
Electability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ih · lek · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is electability 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 /ɪˌlɛktəˈbɪləti/ (ih-lek-tuh-BIL-uh-tee).