How to pronounce suitability
Say it like soo-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Suitability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- soo
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suitability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 suitability
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: syoo-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does suitability mean?
- The quality of being suitable.
Where does suitability come from?
From suit + -ability.
Words that rhyme with suitability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suitability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying suitability
How do you pronounce suitability?
Say soo-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsutəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suitability?
Suitability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: soo · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is suitability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ (syoo-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).