How to pronounce inevitability
Say it like in-ev-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Inevitability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- in
- ev
- ih
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inevitability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- evGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 inevitability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-ev-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does inevitability mean?
- The condition of being inevitable.
- An inevitable condition or outcome.
Where does inevitability come from?
From inevitable + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inevitability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inevitability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying inevitability
How do you pronounce inevitability?
Say in-ev-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inevitability?
Inevitability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · ev · ih · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is inevitability 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 /ˌɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ (in-ev-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).