How to pronounce serviceability
Say it like sur-vih-suh-BIL-ih-tee. Serviceability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- sur
- vih
- suh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serviceability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 serviceability
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sur-vih-suh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does serviceability mean?
- The property of being serviceable, of being useful for some function.
- The property of being able to be serviced.“The train had poor serviceability; its mechanical parts were hard to access.”
- The ability of an individual to make repayments on a loan.
Where does serviceability come from?
From serviceable + -ity or service + -ability.
Words that rhyme with serviceability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of serviceability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying serviceability
How do you pronounce serviceability?
Say sur-vih-suh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝvɪsəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːvɪsəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serviceability?
Serviceability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: sur · vih · suh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is serviceability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɜːvɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ (sur-vih-suh-BIL-ih-tee).