How to pronounce infallibility
Say it like in-fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee. Infallibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- in
- fal
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infallibility 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.
- falGive 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infallibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does infallibility mean?
- The property of being infallible; the ability to never make a mistake.
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Words that rhyme with infallibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infallibility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying infallibility
How do you pronounce infallibility?
Say in-fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infallibility?
Infallibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · fal · uh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is infallibility 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 /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ (in-fal-uh-BIL-uh-tee).