How to pronounce versatility
Say it like vur-suh-TIL-uh-tee. Versatility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL).
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- vur
- suh
- TIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versatility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TILSay 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 versatility
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vur-suh-TIL-ih-tee.
What does versatility mean?
- The property of being versatile or having many different abilities.
Where does versatility come from?
From versatile + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with versatility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of versatility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying versatility
How do you pronounce versatility?
Say vur-suh-TIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɝsəˈtɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versatility?
Versatility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL). Broken into parts: vur · suh · TIL · uh · tee.
Is versatility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌvɜːsəˈtɪlɪtiː/ (vur-suh-TIL-ih-tee).