How to pronounce lability
Say it like luh-BIL-ih-tee. Lability has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- luh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep 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 lability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does lability mean?
- The state of being labile.
- A susceptibility to change; instability.
Where does lability come from?
From labile + -ity (compare French labilité, Italian labilità).
Words that rhyme with lability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying lability
How do you pronounce lability?
Say luh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ləˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lability?
Lability has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: luh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is lability 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 /ləˈbɪlɪti/ (luh-BIL-ih-tee).