disability
nounHow many syllables in disability?
There are 5 syllables in the word disability.How to pronounce disability:
Definition of disability:
- disability (noun):
- impaired function or ability
- see also intellectual disability, learning disability
- the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
- a physical or mental condition or illness that restricts a person in his or her ability to move or use his or her senses
- a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions
Synonyms for disability:
amputation
astasia
bandy leg
bandy legs
bandyleg
bow leg
bow legs
bowleg
condition
damage
descensus
detriment
disability of walking
disablement
disintegration
disorder
dysfunction
dysomia
dysphasia
genu valgum
genu varum
handicap
harm
hearing disorder
hearing impairment
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- repository
- oblique-angled
- dispassionate
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- egregiously
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- fifteen forty two
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- unanswerable
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- evacuated
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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