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How to pronounce availability

availability
/əveɪləˈbɪləti/
6 syllables, stress on the fourth

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There is a second pronunciation: /əveɪləˈbɪlɪti/.

Availability, sound by sound

/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

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Words that rhyme with availability

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce availability?

Availability is pronounced /əveɪləˈbɪləti/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /əveɪləˈbɪlɪti/, is also used.

How many syllables are in availability?

Availability has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in availability?

The fourth syllable: /əveɪləˈbɪləti/.

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