How to pronounce immobility
Say it like im-oh-BIL-ih-tee. Immobility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- im
- oh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immobility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 immobility
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: im-oh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does immobility mean?
- The quality of not moving.
- The state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved.“Immobility is a big problem for many people who can't afford a car.”
Where does immobility come from?
From Middle French immobilité, equivalent to immobile + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with immobility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immobility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying immobility
How do you pronounce immobility?
Say im-oh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪməʊˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immobility?
Immobility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: im · oh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is immobility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪməʊˈbɪlɪti/ (im-oh-BIL-ih-tee).