American English

How to pronounce disability

nounB2Common word
dihsuhBIHlihdee

/ˌdɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾi/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

A physical, mental, or learning condition that makes some activities harder or means a person needs extra support.

What to listen for

“Disability” is pronounced /ˌdɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾi/; the plural “disabilities” is pronounced /dɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾiz/.

Plural form/dɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾiz/
Common pronunciation/ˌdɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾi/
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Meanings & examples

noun

A physical, mental, or learning condition that makes some activities harder or means a person needs extra support.

/dɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾiz/Plural form/ˌdɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾi/Common pronunciation

The school provides extra support for students with disabilities.

Her disability affects her ability to walk.

Common phrases & grammar

physical disability · learning disability · disability rights · people with disabilities

[person] has a disability

[person] with a disability

Related words & forms

The plural is disabilities: change y to ies.