Ability is pronounced ə-BIL-ə-tee (IPA /əˈbɪləti/). Stress 'BIL'; the first 'a' becomes a quick schwa 'uh'.
IPA: /əˈbɪləti/
Syllables: ə · BIL · ə · tee
Common ESL mistake: Learners stress the first syllable saying 'AY-bility'.
Tip: Stress 'BIL'; the first 'a' becomes a quick schwa 'uh'.