How to Pronounce Fragility

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fragility”

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

What does fragility mean?

noun

  1. The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility.
  2. Weakness; feebleness.

Words that rhyme with fragility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

breakabilitydelicacyvulnerabilityfrailtyvulnerableweaknessvolatilityinstability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fragility"?▾

"Fragility" has 3 syllables: frag · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "fragility"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fragility" is /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/.

What does "fragility" mean?▾

Fragility: The condition or quality of being fragile; brittleness; frangibility.

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