How to pronounce liabilities
Say it like ly-uh-BIL-uh-teez. Liabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- ly
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liabilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of liabilities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ly-uh-BIL-ih-teez.
What does liabilities mean?
- anything that is owed to someone else
Words that rhyme with liabilities
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liabilities.
Questions about saying liabilities
How do you pronounce liabilities?
Say ly-uh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/. In British English it is /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liabilities?
Liabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: ly · uh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is liabilities 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 /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/ (ly-uh-BIL-ih-teez).