How to Pronounce "inability"
word
/ˌɪnəˈbɪɫɪti/
in-uh-BIL-i-tee
/ɪnɐbˈɪlətˌi/
in-uh-BIL-uh-tee
Definition
The state of not being able to do something; lack of ability or power to perform a certain action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnəˈbɪɫɪti/
British English
/ɪnɐbˈɪlətˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-BIL-i-tee
UK
in-uh-BIL-uh-tee
Listen in Context
His inability to swim made him afraid of the water.
The inability to read can affect a person's life greatly.
Her inability to concentrate made studying difficult.
My inability to cook means we eat out a lot.