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inability

5 syllables
stressed syllable bil
9 letters

Syllables: in-a-bil-i-ty: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-a-BIL-i-ty. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (3rd of 5), 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 in-ability, ina-bility, inabil-ity.

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How do you divide inability into syllables?

inability divides as in-a-bil-i-ty. in-a-bil-i-ty: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in inability?

Inability has 5 syllables (in-a-bil-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in inability?

The stressed syllable in inability is bil. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-a-BIL-i-ty. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce inability?

/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ in American English.