How to pronounce updateability
Say it like UHP-day-tuh-bil-ih-tee. Updateability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- day
- tuh
- bil
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Updateability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bilGive this part a little weight. 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 updateability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHP-day-tuh-bil-ih-tee.
What does updateability mean?
- The quality of being updateable.
Where does updateability come from?
From update + -ability.
Questions about saying updateability
How do you pronounce updateability?
Say UHP-day-tuh-bil-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpdeɪtəˌbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˈʌpdeɪtəˌbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in updateability?
Updateability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · day · tuh · bil · ih · tee.
Is updateability 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 /ˈʌpdeɪtəˌbɪlɪti/ (UHP-day-tuh-bil-ih-tee).