How to pronounce viability
Say it like vy-uh-BIL-uh-tee. Viability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- vy
- uh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
- 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 viability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vy-uh-BIL-uh-tee.
What does viability mean?
- The property of being viable; the ability to live or to succeed.
Where does viability come from?
From viable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with viability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viability.
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
- fertility
Questions about saying viability
How do you pronounce viability?
Say vy-uh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /vaɪəˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /vaɪəˈbɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viability?
Viability has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: vy · uh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is viability 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 /vaɪəˈbɪləti/ (vy-uh-BIL-uh-tee).