How to pronounce flammability
Say it like flam-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Flammability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- flam
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flammability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flamGive this part a little weight. 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.
- 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 flammability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: flam-uh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does flammability mean?
- The condition of being flammable.
- A measure of the extent to which something is flammable.
Words that rhyme with flammability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flammability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying flammability
How do you pronounce flammability?
Say flam-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌflæməˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌflæməˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flammability?
Flammability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: flam · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is flammability 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 /ˌflæməˈbɪlɪti/ (flam-uh-BIL-ih-tee).