How to pronounce respectability
Say it like ree-spek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Respectability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
- ree
- spek
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respectability 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.
- spekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 respectability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-spek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does respectability mean?
- The quality of being respectable.
- The class of respectable people.
Where does respectability come from?
From respect + -ability.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- reputability
Opposite meaning
- unrespectability
Words that rhyme with respectability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of respectability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying respectability
How do you pronounce respectability?
Say ree-spek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /riˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respectability?
Respectability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ree · spek · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is respectability 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 /rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ (rih-spek-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).