How to pronounce visibility
Say it like viz-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Visibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- viz
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visibility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 visibility
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee.
What does visibility mean?
- quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye“low visibility caused by fog”
- degree of exposure to public notice“that candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election”
- capability of providing a clear unobstructed view“a windshield with good visibility”
Where does visibility come from?
From Middle French visibilité, from Late Latin visibilitas; equivalent to visible + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with visibility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of visibility.
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- stability
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- inability
- credibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
- vulnerability
Questions about saying visibility
How do you pronounce visibility?
Say viz-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visibility?
Visibility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: viz · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is visibility 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 /ˌvɪzɪˈbɪlɪti/ (viz-ih-BIL-ih-tee).