To pronounce "respectability", say RESP-ect-ab-il-ity — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"respectability" has 5 syllables: resp-ect-ab-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.
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"Respectability" has 5 syllables: resp · ect · ab · il · ity.
Respectability: The quality of being respectable.
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