How to Pronounce Disabilities

To pronounce "disabilities", say DIS-ab-il-it-ies — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

DIS-ab-il-it-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “disabilities”

"disabilities" has 5 syllables: dis-ab-il-it-ies. It rhymes with abilities and capabilities, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: disability — easy to mix up when writing.

What does disabilities mean?

noun

State of being disabled; deprivation or want of ability; absence of competent physical, intellectual, or moral power, means, fitness, and the like.
A mental condition causing a difficulty with an intellectual task.
“Dyscalculia is math disability.”

Synonyms

disqualification impotence inability incapacity incompetence incompetency weakness

Antonyms

ability capacity competence competency potence potential

Words that rhyme with disabilities

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abilities capabilities possibilities facilities disability liabilities sensibilities vulnerabilities hostilities probabilities instabilities utilities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disabilities"?▾

"Disabilities" has 5 syllables: dis · ab · il · it · ies.

What does "disabilities" mean?▾

Disabilities: State of being disabled; deprivation or want of ability; absence of competent physical, intellectual, or moral power, means, fitness, and the like.

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