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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable bil
  • 7 letters
Syllables
a-bil-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-BIL-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/əˈbɪləti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as abil-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ability into syllables?

ability divides as a-bil-i-ty. a-bil-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in ability?

Ability has 4 syllables (a-bil-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in ability?

The stressed syllable in ability is bil. The 2nd syllable is stressed: a-BIL-i-ty.

How do you pronounce ability?

/əˈbɪləti/ in American English.