How to pronounce volatility
Say it like vah-luh-TIL-uh-tee. Volatility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL).
- vah
- luh
- TIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volatility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 volatility
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vol-uh-TIL-uh-tee.
What does volatility mean?
- The state of being volatile.
- The state of having a low boiling point and evaporating readily.
- The state of not retaining data in the absence of power.
Where does volatility come from?
From volatile + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unpredictability
- excitability
- excitableness
Words that rhyme with volatility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of volatility.
- ability
- responsibility
- possibility
- utility
- availability
- capability
- mobility
- flexibility
- probability
- reliability
Questions about saying volatility
How do you pronounce volatility?
Say vah-luh-TIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɑləˈtɪləti/. In British English it is /ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volatility?
Volatility has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIL). Broken into parts: vah · luh · TIL · uh · tee.
Is volatility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/ (vol-uh-TIL-uh-tee).