How to pronounce uncountability
Say it like uhn-kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. Uncountability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- uhn
- kown
- tuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncountability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kownKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- 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 uncountability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhn-kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does uncountability mean?
- The quality of being uncountable.“the grammatical uncountability of a noun”
Where does uncountability come from?
From un- + count + -ability.
Words that rhyme with uncountability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uncountability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying uncountability
How do you pronounce uncountability?
Say uhn-kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌʌnkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncountability?
Uncountability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: uhn · kown · tuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is uncountability 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 /ˌʌnkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ (uhn-kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee).