How to pronounce reliability
Say it like ree-ly-uh-BIL-uh-tee. Reliability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ree
- ly
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reliability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-ly-uh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does reliability mean?
- the quality of being dependable or reliable
Where does reliability come from?
From reliable + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with reliability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reliability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- fertility
- hostility
Questions about saying reliability
How do you pronounce reliability?
Say ree-ly-uh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /riˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliability?
Reliability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · ly · uh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is reliability 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 /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ (rih-ly-uh-BIL-ih-tee).