How to pronounce fallibility
Say it like fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee. Fallibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- fal
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fallibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- falKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 fallibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does fallibility mean?
- The state of being prone to error.
- An error-generating characteristic.
Where does fallibility come from?
From fallible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with fallibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fallibility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying fallibility
How do you pronounce fallibility?
Say fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /fæləˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /fæləˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fallibility?
Fallibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: fal · uh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is fallibility 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 /fæləˈbɪləti/ (fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee).