How to Pronounce "liability"
word
/ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫɪti/
ly-uh-BI-li-tee
/lˌaɪəbˈɪlɪti/
ly-uh-BI-li-tee
Definition
A liability is something you are legally or financially responsible for, such as a debt or obligation. It can also refer to something or someone that causes problems or risk.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫɪti/
British English
/lˌaɪəbˈɪlɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ly-uh-BI-li-tee
UK
ly-uh-BI-li-tee
Listen in Context
The company has a large liability due to unpaid loans.
Parents have a liability to protect their children.
A broken step can be a liability for the homeowner.
He’s a smart guy, but his temper makes him a liability on the team.