How to pronounce applicable
Say it like AP-luh-kuh-bul. Applicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- luh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 applicable
American and British speakers say applicable in essentially the same way: /ˈæpləkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-lih-kuh-bul.
What does applicable mean?
- capable of being applied; having relevance“gave applicable examples to support her argument”
Where does applicable come from?
From Old French applicable, from Medieval Latin applicabilis.
Questions about saying applicable
How do you pronounce applicable?
Say AP-luh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpləkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈæplɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applicable?
Applicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · luh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say applicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpləkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈæplɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.