How to pronounce habile
Say it like HAB-ul. Habile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of habile
American and British speakers say habile in essentially the same way: /ˈhæbəl/ in the US and /ˈhæbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAB-ul.
What does habile mean?
- Generally able or adroit; handy.
Where does habile come from?
From Middle English habil, from Old French habile, from Latin habilis (“suitable; apt”), from habeō (“to handle”).
Words that rhyme with habile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of habile.
Questions about saying habile
How do you pronounce habile?
Say HAB-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbəl/. In British English it is /ˈhæbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habile?
Habile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say habile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæbəl/ and the British form is /ˈhæbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.