How to Pronounce Futility

To pronounce "futility", say FUT-il-ity — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FUT-il-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “futility”

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

What does futility mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being futile or useless.

    “His taking the bar exam for a third time was pure futility.”

  2. Something, especially an act, that is futile.

Words that rhyme with futility

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibilityvulnerability

Related words

worthlessnessuselessnessineffectivenessinefficacyinefficiencyapathyirrelevanceimpotence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "futility"?▾

"Futility" has 3 syllables: fut · il · ity.

What does "futility" mean?▾

Futility: The quality of being futile or useless.

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