How to pronounce laughable
Say it like LAF-uh-bul. Laughable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAF).
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- LAF
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laughable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 laughable
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAH-fuh-bul.
What does laughable mean?
- Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
Where does laughable come from?
From laugh + -able.
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Questions about saying laughable
How do you pronounce laughable?
Say LAF-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæfəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːfəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laughable?
Laughable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAF). Broken into parts: LAF · uh · bul.
Is laughable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈlɑːfəbəl/ (LAH-fuh-bul).