How to pronounce usability
Say it like yoo-zuh-BIL-ih-tee. Usability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
- yoo
- zuh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 usability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoo-zuh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does usability mean?
- The state or condition of being usable.
- The degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.
Where does usability come from?
From usable + -ity or use + -ability.
Words that rhyme with usability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of usability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying usability
How do you pronounce usability?
Say yoo-zuh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuzəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usability?
Usability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: yoo · zuh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is usability 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 /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ (yoo-zuh-BIL-ih-tee).