How to pronounce infertility
Say it like in-fer-TIL-ih-tee. Infertility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL).
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- in
- fer
- TIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infertility 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TILSay 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infertility
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-fuh-TIL-ih-tee.
What does infertility mean?
- The condition of being infertile; of having poor fertility.“Soil infertility is a major problem for farmers.”
- The inability to conceive children.“Infertility is a considerable obstacle for women wishing to make a family.”
Where does infertility come from?
From Middle French infertilité, from Late Latin infertilitas.
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Words that rhyme with infertility
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- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying infertility
How do you pronounce infertility?
Say in-fer-TIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfɚˈtɪlɪˌti/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfəˈtɪlɪˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infertility?
Infertility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL). Broken into parts: in · fer · TIL · ih · tee.
Is infertility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnfəˈtɪlɪˌtiː/ (in-fuh-TIL-ih-tee).