How to pronounce satisfiability
Say it like sat-is-fy-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Satisfiability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL).
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- sat
- is
- fy
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satisfiability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- satKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- 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 satisfiability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sat-is-fy-uh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does satisfiability mean?
- The property of being able to be satisfied.
Where does satisfiability come from?
From satisfy + -ability.
Words that rhyme with satisfiability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of satisfiability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying satisfiability
How do you pronounce satisfiability?
Say sat-is-fy-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /sætɪsfaɪəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /sætɪsfaɪəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satisfiability?
Satisfiability has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (BIL). Broken into parts: sat · is · fy · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is satisfiability 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 /sætɪsfaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ (sat-is-fy-uh-BIL-ih-tee).