How to pronounce parsability
Say it like par-suh-BIL-uh-tee. Parsability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- par
- suh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 parsability
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pah-suh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does parsability mean?
- The state or condition of being parsable.
Where does parsability come from?
From parsable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with parsability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parsability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying parsability
How do you pronounce parsability?
Say par-suh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrsəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsability?
Parsability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: par · suh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is parsability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/ (pah-suh-BIL-uh-tee).