How to Pronounce Reliability

To pronounce "reliability", say REL-iab-il-ity — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

REL-iab-il-ity

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💡 Tip for remembering “reliability”

"reliability" has 4 syllables: rel-iab-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does reliability mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being reliable, dependable or trustworthy.
  2. The ability to measure the same thing consistently (of a measurement indicating the degree to which the measure is consistent); that is, repeated measurements would give the same result (See also validity).

Synonyms

dependableunreliable

Words that rhyme with reliability

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

dependabilityreliablenessdependablenessdependablereliabletrustworthytrustworthinesssoundness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reliability"?▾

"Reliability" has 4 syllables: rel · iab · il · ity.

What does "reliability" mean?▾

Reliability: The quality of being reliable, dependable or trustworthy.

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