How to Pronounce Stability

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stability”

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

What does stability mean?

noun

  1. The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.
  2. The tendency to recover from perturbations.

Antonyms

instability

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Words that rhyme with stability

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tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

stablenessconstancystabilizestablysteadystabilizationstabilisestabilizer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stability"?▾

"Stability" has 3 syllables: stab · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "stability"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stability" is /stəˈbɪlɪti/.

What does "stability" mean?▾

Stability: The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

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