How to pronounce portability
Say it like por-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Portability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- por
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Portability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
- 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 portability
- 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: paw-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does portability mean?
- The ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms.
- The ability of an employee to move between different social security schemes without losing their contributions.
- The ability of a telephone subscriber to keep their number when switching to a different network.
Where does portability come from?
From portable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with portability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of portability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying portability
How do you pronounce portability?
Say por-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔrtəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpɔːtəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in portability?
Portability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: por · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is portability 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 /ˌpɔːtəˈbɪlɪti/ (paw-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).