How to pronounce dirigible
Say it like DIR-uh-juh-bul. Dirigible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR).
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- DIR
- uh
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirigible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIRSay 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.
- juhKeep 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 dirigible
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: dih-RIJ-ih-bul.
What does dirigible mean?
- A self-propelled airship that can be steered.
- steerable
Where does dirigible come from?
From French dirigeable, from ballon dirigeable (“steerable balloon”).
Questions about saying dirigible
How do you pronounce dirigible?
Say DIR-uh-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrədʒəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈrɪdʒɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirigible?
Dirigible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIR). Broken into parts: DIR · uh · juh · bul.
Is dirigible pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪˈrɪdʒɪbəl/ (dih-RIJ-ih-bul).