How to pronounce amiable
Say it like AY-mee-uh-bul. Amiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce amiable. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- mee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amiable 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amiable
American and British speakers say amiable in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ in the US and /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-mee-uh-bul.
What does amiable mean?
- Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious.“an amiable temper”
- Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like.“an amiable person”
Where does amiable come from?
From Middle English amyable, from Old French amiable, from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”), from Latin amīcus (“friend”), from amō (“love”, verb).
Questions about saying amiable
How do you pronounce amiable?
Say AY-mee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmiəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amiable?
Amiable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · mee · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say amiable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪmiəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪmiəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.