How to pronounce susceptibility
Say it like suh-sep-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. Susceptibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- suh
- sep
- tuh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Susceptibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- 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 susceptibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-sep-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does susceptibility mean?
- The condition of being susceptible; vulnerability.
- A way in which one is susceptible.
- emotional sensitivity.
Where does susceptibility come from?
From susceptible + -ity.
Words that rhyme with susceptibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of susceptibility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying susceptibility
How do you pronounce susceptibility?
Say suh-sep-tuh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˌsɛptəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in susceptibility?
Susceptibility has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: suh · sep · tuh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is susceptibility 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 /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ (suh-sep-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).