How to Pronounce Intelligibility

To pronounce "intelligibility", say INT-ell-ig-ib-il-ity — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

INT-ell-ig-ib-il-ity

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"intelligibility" has 6 syllables: int-ell-ig-ib-il-ity.

What does intelligibility mean?

noun

  1. That which is intelligible; the degree to which something is intelligible.
  2. The quality of recorded speech of every word being understandable.

Synonyms

clearnesscomprehensibilityexplicitnesslegibilitylucidityperspicuityplain speaking

Related words

readabilitycomprehensibilityinterpretabilityunderstandabilityunderstandingcomprehensionclaritysympathy

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How many syllables are in "intelligibility"?▾

"Intelligibility" has 6 syllables: int · ell · ig · ib · il · ity.

What does "intelligibility" mean?▾

Intelligibility: That which is intelligible; the degree to which something is intelligible.

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