How to pronounce incapability
Say it like in-kay-puh-BIL-ih-tee. Incapability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- in
- kay
- puh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incapability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep 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 incapability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-kay-puh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does incapability mean?
- The condition of being incapable.
Where does incapability come from?
From in- + capability.
Words that rhyme with incapability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of incapability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying incapability
How do you pronounce incapability?
Say in-kay-puh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incapability?
Incapability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · kay · puh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is incapability 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 /ɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti/ (in-kay-puh-BIL-ih-tee).