How to pronounce sterility
Say it like stuh-RIL-ih-tee. Sterility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL).
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- stuh
- RIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RILSay 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 sterility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: stuh-RIL-ih-tee.
What does sterility mean?
- The state or quality of being sterile.
Where does sterility come from?
From Middle English sterylite, sterylyte, from Latin sterilitās.
Words that rhyme with sterility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sterility.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying sterility
How do you pronounce sterility?
Say stuh-RIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /stəˈrɪlɪti/. In British English it is /stəˈrɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterility?
Sterility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIL). Broken into parts: stuh · RIL · ih · tee.
Is sterility 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 /stəˈrɪlɪti/ (stuh-RIL-ih-tee).