How to pronounce motility
Say it like moh-TIL-ih-tee. Motility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- moh
- TIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motility 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.
- TILSay 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 motility
- 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-TIL-ih-tee.
What does motility mean?
- The state of being motile (moving).
- The degree to which something is motile.
Where does motility come from?
From motile + -ity.
Words that rhyme with motility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying motility
How do you pronounce motility?
Say moh-TIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈtɪlɪti/. In British English it is /məʊˈtɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motility?
Motility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: moh · TIL · ih · tee.
Is motility 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 /məʊˈtɪlɪti/ (moh-TIL-ih-tee).