How to pronounce abled
Say it like AY-buld. Abled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abled
American and British speakers say abled in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbəld/ in the US and /ˈeɪbəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-buld.
What does abled mean?
- Having a range of physical powers as specified.
- A person who has no disability.
- simple past and past participle of able How to pronounce able
Where does abled come from?
Back-formation from disabled.
Words that rhyme with abled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abled.
Questions about saying abled
How do you pronounce abled?
Say AY-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbəld/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abled?
Abled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · buld.
Do Americans and Brits say abled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbəld/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.