How to Pronounce Compatibility

To pronounce "compatibility", say COMP-at-ib-il-ity — 5 syllables, IPA /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “compatibility”

"compatibility" has 5 syllables: comp-at-ib-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does compatibility mean?

noun

The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.
The capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference.

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Words that rhyme with compatibility

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tranquility capability hostility humility culpability futility volatility liability susceptibility virility facility sensibility

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compatibility"?▾

"Compatibility" has 5 syllables: comp · at · ib · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "compatibility"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compatibility" is /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/.

What does "compatibility" mean?▾

Compatibility: The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.

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