How to pronounce enforceability
Say it like en-for-suh-BIL-ih-tee. Enforceability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- en
- for
- suh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enforceability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
- 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 enforceability
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-faw-suh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does enforceability mean?
- The quality of being enforceable.
Where does enforceability come from?
From enforce + -ability.
Words that rhyme with enforceability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enforceability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying enforceability
How do you pronounce enforceability?
Say en-for-suh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˌfɔrsəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ɛnˌfɔːsəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enforceability?
Enforceability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: en · for · suh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is enforceability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˌfɔːsəˈbɪlɪti/ (en-faw-suh-BIL-ih-tee).