How to pronounce mobility
Say it like moh-BIL-uh-tee. Mobility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- moh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 mobility
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: moh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does mobility mean?
- the quality of moving freely
Where does mobility come from?
From Middle French mobilité, and its source, Latin mōbilitās (“mobility”).
Words that rhyme with mobility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mobility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying mobility
How do you pronounce mobility?
Say moh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /məʊˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobility?
Mobility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: moh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is mobility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊˈbɪlɪti/ (moh-BIL-ih-tee).