durability

/ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/

Syllables dur·a·bil·i·ty

Stress dur-a-BIL-i-ty

Phonics Breakdown

dur

/dʊr/

ur r sound

a

/ə/

schwa

bil

/bɪl/

short i

i

/ə/

schwa

ty

/ti/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

the ability of something to last a long time without breaking or wearing out

Sound Reference

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dur=/dʊr/ (durable) + bil=/bɪl/ (bill) + ty=/ti/ (city)

Example

The durability of this phone makes it ideal for outdoor use.