How to pronounce predictability
Say it like prih-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Predictability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
- prih
- dik
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predictability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 predictability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does predictability mean?
- The characteristic of being predictable.
Where does predictability come from?
From predict + -ability.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with predictability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predictability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying predictability
How do you pronounce predictability?
Say prih-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prɪˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /prəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predictability?
Predictability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: prih · dik · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is predictability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /prəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ (pruh-dik-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).