How to pronounce legibility
Say it like lej-uh-BIL-uh-tee. Legibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- lej
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lejGive 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.
- 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 legibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lej-ih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does legibility mean?
- The property of being legible or easily readable.“The legibility of this text is questionable: half the people asked said it was almost illegible, but the other half said it was easy to read.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with legibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of legibility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying legibility
How do you pronounce legibility?
Say lej-uh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛdʒəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /lɛdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legibility?
Legibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: lej · uh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is legibility 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 /lɛdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/ (lej-ih-BIL-ih-tee).