How to pronounce readability
Say it like ree-duh-BIL-ih-tee. Readability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
- ree
- duh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep 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 readability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-duh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does readability mean?
- The property of being capable of being read; legibility.
- The property of being easy or engaging to read.“The book had a clever plot, but lacked readability.”
Where does readability come from?
From readable + -ity or read + -ability.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with readability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of readability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying readability
How do you pronounce readability?
Say ree-duh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌridəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌriːdəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readability?
Readability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · duh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is readability 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 /ˌriːdəˈbɪlɪti/ (ree-duh-BIL-ih-tee).