How to pronounce derisible
Say it like duh-RIZ-uh-bul. Derisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ).
- duh
- RIZ
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derisible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of derisible
American and British speakers say derisible in essentially the same way: /dəˈrɪzəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈrɪzɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RIZ-ih-bul.
What does derisible mean?
- Deserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
Where does derisible come from?
From Latin *dērīsibilis (compare Italian derisibile, “deridable”), from dērīsus + -ibilis (whence English -ible), a variant of -bilis (adjective-forming suffix that denotes the capacity or worth of being acted upon).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- contemptible
- deridable
- derisive
- abject
Opposite meaning
- respectable
- underisive
Words that rhyme with derisible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derisible.
Questions about saying derisible
How do you pronounce derisible?
Say duh-RIZ-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dəˈrɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈrɪzɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derisible?
Derisible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ). Broken into parts: duh · RIZ · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say derisible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈrɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈrɪzɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.