To pronounce "sustainability", say SUST-ain-ab-il-ity — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sustainability
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SUST-ain-ab-il-ity
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"sustainability" has 5 syllables: sust-ain-ab-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sustainability" has 5 syllables: sust · ain · ab · il · ity.
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