How to pronounce bearable
Say it like BER-uh-bul. Bearable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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US American/ˈbɛrəbəl/BER-uh-bul
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- BER
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bearable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
What does bearable mean?
adjective
- Able to be borne; tolerable; endurable.
- Able to be borne or carried; portable.
Where does bearable come from?
From Middle English berable, equivalent to bear + -able.
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Words that rhyme with bearable
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Questions about saying bearable
How do you pronounce bearable?
Say BER-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bearable?
Bearable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · uh · bul.