Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eligibility

/ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.75 in modern English

Syllables
el-i-gi-bil-i-ty
IPA
/ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
6
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.

Uncountable

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
  • British English: /ˌɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

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How do you pronounce eligibility?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛl.ə.d͡ʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/.
What does eligibility mean?
The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.

How to pronounce eligibility

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