How to Pronounce Culpability

To pronounce "culpability", say CULP-ab-il-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “culpability”

"culpability" has 4 syllables: culp-ab-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does culpability mean?

noun

  1. The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.

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Words that rhyme with culpability

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibilityvulnerability

Related words

blameworthinessguiltyblameguiltcondemnationconvictionfaultresponsibility

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "culpability"?▾

"Culpability" has 4 syllables: culp · ab · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "culpability"?▾

The IPA transcription of "culpability" is /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/.

What does "culpability" mean?▾

Culpability: The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.

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