How to pronounce gullibility
Say it like guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Gullibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- guhl
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gullibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 gullibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does gullibility mean?
- The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent.
Where does gullibility come from?
From gullible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with gullibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gullibility.
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Questions about saying gullibility
How do you pronounce gullibility?
Say guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡʌləˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɡʌləˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gullibility?
Gullibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: guhl · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is gullibility 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 /ˌɡʌləˈbɪlɪti/ (guhl-uh-BIL-ih-tee).