How to pronounce ables
Say it like AY-bulz. Ables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ables 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ables
American and British speakers say ables in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈeɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-bulz.
What does ables mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of able How to pronounce able
Questions about saying ables
How do you pronounce ables?
Say AY-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ables?
Ables has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say ables the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.