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How to pronounce versatility

versatility
/vɜːsəˈtɪləti/
5 syllables, stress on the third

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Versatility, sound by sound

/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/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.
/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.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce versatility?

Versatility is pronounced /vɜːsəˈtɪləti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in versatility?

Versatility has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in versatility?

The third syllable: /vɜːsəˈtɪləti/.

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