How to pronounce possibilities
Say it like pos-uh-BIL-uh-teez. Possibilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- pos
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Possibilities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- posGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of possibilities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pos-ih-BIL-ih-teez.
What does possibilities mean?
- plural of possibility How to pronounce possibility
Words that rhyme with possibilities
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Questions about saying possibilities
How do you pronounce possibilities?
Say pos-uh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑsəˈbɪlətiz/. In British English it is /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in possibilities?
Possibilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: pos · uh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is possibilities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtiz/ (pos-ih-BIL-ih-teez).