How to pronounce corruptible
Say it like kuh-RUHP-tih-bul. Corruptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP).
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- kuh
- RUHP
- tih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corruptible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corruptible
American and British speakers say corruptible in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/ in the US and /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHP-tih-bul.
What does corruptible mean?
- bribable, that can be bought
- perishable, subject to decay
Where does corruptible come from?
From Middle English corruptible, from Latin corruptibilis.
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Questions about saying corruptible
How do you pronounce corruptible?
Say kuh-RUHP-tih-bul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corruptible?
Corruptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHP). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHP · tih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say corruptible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌptɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.