How to pronounce eligibility
Say it like el-ih-juh-BIL-ih-tee. Eligibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- el
- ih
- juh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eligibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juhKeep 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 eligibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: el-ih-jih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does eligibility mean?
- the quality or state of being eligible“eligibility of a candidate for office”“eligibility for a loan”
Words that rhyme with eligibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eligibility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- instability
- vulnerability
Questions about saying eligibility
How do you pronounce eligibility?
Say el-ih-juh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛlɪdʒəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eligibility?
Eligibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: el · ih · juh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is eligibility 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 /ˌɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/ (el-ih-jih-BIL-ih-tee).