American English
/əˈbɪ.lə.ɾi/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
the power or skill to do something
“Ability” has the strongest beat on the second syllable: /əˈbɪ.lə.ɾi/ (“uh-BIL-uh-dee”). Keep the last two syllables light and quick.
the power or skill to do something
She has the ability to stay calm.
His injury affected his ability to walk.
Usually use ability to + verb: the ability to learn.
physical ability · mental ability
the ability to + verb
have the ability to + verb
a particular skill or talent that someone has, especially in a subject or activity
Maya has a natural ability for languages.
The coach recognized his ability as a leader.
natural ability · musical ability
someone's ability in + subject or activity
as well as you can
Please complete the form to the best of your ability.
The plural is abilities: change y to ies.