Respectability

How many syllables in Respectability?

respectability has 6 syllables

Split Respectability into syllables?

re-spectabil-i-ty

Definition of Respectability

The quality of being respectable; having a good reputation or moral character.

How should Respectability divide into syllables

There are five syllables in the word 'respectability'. The vowels are 'e', 'e', 'a', 'i', and 'y'. The consonants are 'r', 's', 'p', 'c', 't', 'b', 'l', and 't'.

Part of Speech - Respectability

Noun

Her respectability in the community was well-known.

Sentences with Respectability

  • The respectability of the company was important to its success.
  • His respectability in the community made him a good candidate for mayor.
  • She was known for her respectability and honesty.
  • The teacher's respectability earned her the respect of her students.
  • The politician's lack of respectability made it difficult for him to gain support.
  • The company's respectability was called into question after a scandal.
  • The community valued respectability and expected it from its members.
  • The town's respectability was tarnished by the actions of a few individuals.
  • The church emphasized the importance of respectability and moral character.
  • The employee's respectability was a factor in his promotion.

Quotes with Respectability

  • Respectability is a very good thing in its way, but it does not rise superior to all considerations.
  • Respectability is a very good thing, but it does not increase the oxygen supply in the air.
  • Respectability is a very good thing, but it often sinks into mere custom, and at last becomes a dead weight upon the individual.
  • Respectability is a mask we wear to hide our vices.
  • Respectability and hypocrisy are two names for the same thing.
  • Respectability is a very good thing to have in the world, but it is a very poor thing to have in bed.
  • Respectability is a very good thing, but it is not the only thing.
  • The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.
  • Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
  • A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.

Number of characters in Respectability

14 ( r, e, s, p, e, c, t, a, b, i, l, i, t, y )

Unique letters in Respectability

11 ( r, e, s, p, c, t, a, b, i, l, y )

Respectability Backwards

ytilibatcepser

Phonetic Transcription of Respectability

IPA (International): ri:ˌspektʌˈbɪlɪti:

ARA (American): riˌspɛktʌˈbɪlɪti

EPA (English): ri:ˌspektʌˈbɪlɪti:

RIY-SPEH-KTAH-BIH-LIH-TIY