How to pronounce "facility"

facility

Noun
American
/fəˈsɪləti/

Syllable Breakdown

fa cil i ty

How natives say facility

British
/fəˈsɪləti/

Syllable Breakdown

fa cil i ty

How natives say facility

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a weak 'fuh' sound.

  • Move to 'sil' with emphasis, like 'sill'.

  • End with a soft 'uh-tee'.

Common Mistakes

  • fay-cil-i-ty

  • fa-sil-i-dy

  • fa-sil-i-tee

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a weak 'fuh' sound.

  • Move to 'sil' with emphasis, like 'sill'.

  • End with a soft 'uh-tee'.

common mistakes

  • fay-cil-i-ty

  • fa-sil-i-dy

  • fa-sil-i-tee

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'facility'?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'sil'.

How do I avoid saying 'facility' as 'facility'?

Ensure the stress is on 'sil', not 'fa'.

Is 'facility' three or four syllables?

It is four: fa-cil-i-ty.

Definition

facility

A place designed for a specific use.

Word Family

facilitate

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

verb

To make an action easier.

Example: He facilitates the meeting.

facilitation

/fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

The act of making something easier.

Example: Facilitation is needed for success.

facilitator

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtər/

noun

A person who facilitates.

Example: The facilitator helped us.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Facility vs. facilitate

- 'ty' vs. 'tate'

Facility vs. facilitation

- 'ty' vs. 'tation'

Facility vs. facilitator

- 'ty' vs. 'tator'

Pro Tips

Watch the stress

Always stress the 'sil' in 'facility' to avoid mispronunciation.

Listen and repeat

Listen to native speakers and repeat after them for practice.

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