How to Pronounce Fertility

To pronounce "fertility", say FERT-il-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /fɚːˈtɪləti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɚːˈtɪləti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fertility”

"fertility" has 3 syllables: fert-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does fertility mean?

noun

  1. The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

    “Muckspreading increases the fertility of the soil.”

  2. The birthrate of a population; the number of live births per 1000 people per year.

Synonyms

fecundityfertileness

Antonyms

infertility

Words that rhyme with fertility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

fecundityprolificacybirthraterichnessfertilizationreproductivereproductionfertilisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fertility"?▾

"Fertility" has 3 syllables: fert · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "fertility"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fertility" is /fɚːˈtɪləti/.

What does "fertility" mean?▾

Fertility: The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

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