How to Pronounce Availability
Availability
ə,veɪlə'bɪlɪti
Syllables:
a·vail·a·bil·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Availability means when something is ready to be used or can be gotten.
Examples
- The availability of clean water is very important for health.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Reliability
rɪˌl.aɪ.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti
The reliability of the new software is impressive.
Capability
,keɪpə'bɪlɪti
This machine has the capability to handle large tasks.
Acceptability
ək,sɛptə'bɪlɪti
The acceptability of the proposal depends on the board.
Availability
ə,veɪlə'bɪlɪti
Please check the availability of the product before ordering.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| check availability | collocation | check aVAILability | Please check availability before booking the hotel. |
| limited availability | collocation | LIMited aVAILability | There is limited availability for the workshop seats. |
| availability status | collocation | aVAILability STA tus | Check the availability status of the product online. |
| confirm availability | collocation | conFIRM aVAILability | We need to confirm availability before scheduling. |
Fun Fact
The word 'availability' stems from the Old French 'availer,' meaning 'to be worth,' showing how being 'available' originally implied usefulness or value, not just presence.
Word Family
noun
availability
The state of being able to be used or obtained.
"The availability of clean water is important for health."
verb
avail
To use something in a way that helps you.
"You should avail yourself of the free lessons to improve your skills."
adjective
available
Something that can be used or obtained.
"The book is available at the library."
adverb
availably
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