How to pronounce maneuverability
Say it like muh-noov-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Maneuverability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- muh
- noov
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maneuverability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- noovGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ruhKeep 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 maneuverability
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-nyoov-ruh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does maneuverability mean?
- US standard spelling of manoeuvrability.
Where does maneuverability come from?
From maneuver + -ability.
Words that rhyme with maneuverability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maneuverability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying maneuverability
How do you pronounce maneuverability?
Say muh-noov-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /məˌnuvrəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /məˌnjuːvrəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maneuverability?
Maneuverability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: muh · noov · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is maneuverability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /məˌnjuːvrəˈbɪlɪti/ (muh-nyoov-ruh-BIL-ih-tee).