How to pronounce notability
Say it like noh-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Notability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- noh
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Notability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 notability
- 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: noh-tuh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does notability mean?
- The quality or state of being notable or eminent.
- A notable or eminent person or thing.
- Locally eminent people; the bourgeoisie or upper middle class
Where does notability come from?
From notable + -ity; alternatively, may be analyzed as note + -ability.
Words that rhyme with notability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of notability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying notability
How do you pronounce notability?
Say noh-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊtəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊtəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in notability?
Notability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: noh · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is notability 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 /ˌnəʊtəˈbɪləti/ (noh-tuh-BIL-uh-tee).