How to pronounce dependable
Say it like dih-PEN-duh-bul. Dependable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- dih
- PEN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dependable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 dependable
American and British speakers say dependable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PEN-duh-bul.
What does dependable mean?
- Able, or easily able to be depended on.“He was a very dependable person.”
- A reliable person or thing.
Where does dependable come from?
From depend + -able.
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Words that rhyme with dependable
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Questions about saying dependable
How do you pronounce dependable?
Say dih-PEN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dependable?
Dependable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: dih · PEN · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say dependable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.