How to pronounce intelligibility
Say it like in-tel-uh-juh-BIL-ih-tee. Intelligibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- in
- tel
- uh
- juh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intelligibility 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.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhKeep 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 intelligibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tel-uh-juh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does intelligibility mean?
- That which is intelligible; the degree to which something is intelligible.
- The quality of recorded speech of every word being understandable.
Where does intelligibility come from?
From intelligible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with intelligibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intelligibility.
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- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying intelligibility
How do you pronounce intelligibility?
Say in-tel-uh-juh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌtɛlədʒəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnˌtɛlədʒəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intelligibility?
Intelligibility has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: in · tel · uh · juh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is intelligibility 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 /ɪnˌtɛlədʒəˈbɪlɪti/ (in-tel-uh-juh-BIL-ih-tee).