How to pronounce vulnerability
Say it like vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. Vulnerability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- vuhl
- nuh
- ruh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulnerability pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 vulnerability
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does vulnerability mean?
- the state of being vulnerable or exposed“his vulnerability to litigation”“his exposure to ridicule”
- susceptibility to injury or attack
Where does vulnerability come from?
From vulnerable + -ity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with vulnerability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vulnerability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying vulnerability
How do you pronounce vulnerability?
Say vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulnerability?
Vulnerability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: vuhl · nuh · ruh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is vulnerability 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 /ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti/ (vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-ih-tee).