How to pronounce laudable
Say it like LAW-duh-bul. Laudable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laudable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 laudable
American and British speakers say laudable in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔdəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlɔːdəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-duh-bul.
What does laudable mean?
- Worthy of being lauded.“laudable motives”
Where does laudable come from?
From Middle English laudable, from Old French laudable or directly from Latin laudabilis; equivalent to laud + -able.
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Words that rhyme with laudable
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Questions about saying laudable
How do you pronounce laudable?
Say LAW-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laudable?
Laudable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say laudable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔdəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːdəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.