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How to pronounce ability
Say it like this: /əˈbɪləˌti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/əˈbɪləˌti/
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What does ability mean?
nounSuitableness.
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
“This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.”
The legal wherewithal to act.
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