How to Pronounce "liabilities"
word
ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫətiz/, /ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫɪtiz
ly-uh-BIL-uh-teez
lˌaɪəbˈɪlɪtiz
ly-uh-BIL-i-teez
Definition
Liabilities are amounts of money or obligations that a person or company owes to others, usually listed in accounting. It can also refer to legal responsibilities or things that can cause problems for someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫətiz/, /ˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫɪtiz
British English
lˌaɪəbˈɪlɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ly-uh-BIL-uh-teez
UK
ly-uh-BIL-i-teez
Listen in Context
The company has many liabilities on its balance sheet.
You must list all your liabilities when applying for a loan.
Her liabilities include credit card debt and a car loan.
After the accident, his liabilities grew because of legal fees.