How to pronounce variability
Say it like ver-ee-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Variability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
- ver
- ee
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Variability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 variability
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vair-reer-BIL-ih-tee.
What does variability mean?
- The state or characteristic of being variable.“genetic variability”
- The degree to which a thing is variable. In data or statistics this is often a measurement of distance from the mean or a description of data range.
Where does variability come from?
Derived form of variable, from Old French variable; see variable + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- variableness
- variance
- unevenness
Opposite meaning
- invariability
Words that rhyme with variability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of variability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying variability
How do you pronounce variability?
Say ver-ee-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /vɛriəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌvɛərɪəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in variability?
Variability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: ver · ee · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is variability pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌvɛərɪəˈbɪlɪti/ (vair-reer-BIL-ih-tee).