How to Pronounce Abilities

To pronounce "abilities", say AB-il-it-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

AB-il-it-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “abilities”

"abilities" has 4 syllables: ab-il-it-ies. It rhymes with capabilities and possibilities, if that helps it stick.

What does abilities mean?

noun

  1. Suitableness.
  2. The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.

    “This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.”

Synonyms

aptitudeclevernessdexteritytalentcapabilitycapacityfaculty

Antonyms

disabilityinabilityunability

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Words that rhyme with abilities

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

capabilitiespossibilitiesfacilitiesdisabilityliabilitiessensibilitiesvulnerabilitieshostilitiesdisabilitiesprobabilitiesinstabilitiesutilities

Related words

ableaptitudeaptitudesattitudesauthoritiesauthoritycapabilitiescapability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abilities"?▾

"Abilities" has 4 syllables: ab · il · it · ies.

What does "abilities" mean?▾

Abilities: Suitableness.

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