How to pronounce audible
Say it like AH-duh-bul. Audible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep 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 audible
American and British speakers say audible in essentially the same way: /ˈɑdəbəl/ in the US and /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-dih-bul.
What does audible mean?
- Able to be heard.
- The act of or an instance of changing the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.“The audible changed the play to a run.”
- To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.“The quarterback audibled after seeing the defensive formation.”
Where does audible come from?
Borrowed from Middle French audible, from Late Latin audibilis, from Latin audire (“to hear”).
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Questions about saying audible
How do you pronounce audible?
Say AH-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audible?
Audible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say audible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈɔːdɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.