How to pronounce amicable
Say it like AM-ih-kuh-bul. Amicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 amicable
American and British speakers say amicable in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈæmɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-kuh-bul.
What does amicable mean?
- Showing friendliness or goodwill.“They hoped to reach an amicable agreement.”
Where does amicable come from?
From Middle English amicable (“agreeable; pleasant”), from Late Latin amīcābilis (“friendly”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying amicable
How do you pronounce amicable?
Say AM-ih-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amicable?
Amicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say amicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.