How to Pronounce Liability

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

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Syllables

Letters

/laɪəˈbɪlɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liability”

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

What does liability mean?

noun

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
A handicap that holds something back, a drawback, someone or something that is a burden to whoever is required to take care of them; an individual or action that exposes others to greater risk.

Antonyms

asset

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Words that rhyme with liability

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tranquility capability hostility humility culpability futility volatility susceptibility virility facility sensibility vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liability"?▾

"Liability" has 3 syllables: liab · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "liability"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liability" is /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/.

What does "liability" mean?▾

Liability: An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

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