How to pronounce sociability
Say it like soh-shuh-BIL-uh-tee. Sociability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- soh
- shuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep 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 sociability
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soh-shuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does sociability mean?
- The skill, tendency or property of being sociable or social, of interacting well with others.“He was a true introvert, and his sociability lagged behind others of his age in the school.”
Where does sociability come from?
From Middle French sociabilité, from Latin sociābilis.
Words that rhyme with sociability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sociability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying sociability
How do you pronounce sociability?
Say soh-shuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊʃəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociability?
Sociability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: soh · shuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is sociability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪlɪti/ (soh-shuh-BIL-ih-tee).