How to pronounce senility
Say it like suh-NIL-uh-tee. Senility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL).
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- suh
- NIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NILSay 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 senility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-NIL-uh-tee.
What does senility mean?
- The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.
- The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.“He was entering his years of senility and not liking it a bit.”
Where does senility come from?
From senile + -ity.
Words that rhyme with senility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying senility
How do you pronounce senility?
Say suh-NIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɪləti/. In British English it is /səˈnɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senility?
Senility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL). Broken into parts: suh · NIL · uh · tee.
Is senility 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 /səˈnɪləti/ (suh-NIL-uh-tee).