How to pronounce survivability
Say it like ser-vy-vuh-BIL-ih-tee. Survivability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- ser
- vy
- vuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Survivability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep 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 survivability
- 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: suh-vy-vuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does survivability mean?
- The condition of being survivable
- A measure of the extent to which something is survivable
Where does survivability come from?
From survive + -ability.
Words that rhyme with survivability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of survivability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying survivability
How do you pronounce survivability?
Say ser-vy-vuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɚˌvaɪvəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /səˌvaɪvəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in survivability?
Survivability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ser · vy · vuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is survivability 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 /səˌvaɪvəˈbɪlɪti/ (suh-vy-vuh-BIL-ih-tee).