How to pronounce explicable
Say it like ek-SPLIK-uh-bul. Explicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIK).
- ek
- SPLIK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPLIKSay 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 explicable
American and British speakers say explicable in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/ in the US and /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPLIK-uh-bul.
What does explicable mean?
- Able to be explained.
Where does explicable come from?
From Middle French explicable, from Latin explicabilis, from explicō (“unfold, explain”).
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Words that rhyme with explicable
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Questions about saying explicable
How do you pronounce explicable?
Say ek-SPLIK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explicable?
Explicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIK). Broken into parts: ek · SPLIK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say explicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/ and the British form is /ɛkˈsplɪkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.