How to pronounce scalability
Say it like skay-luh-BIL-uh-tee. Scalability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- skay
- luh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep 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 scalability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skay-luh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does scalability mean?
- The property of being scalable.
Where does scalability come from?
From scale + -ability or scalable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with scalability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scalability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying scalability
How do you pronounce scalability?
Say skay-luh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌskeɪləˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalability?
Scalability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: skay · luh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is scalability 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 /ˌskeɪləˈbɪlɪti/ (skay-luh-BIL-ih-tee).