How to pronounce palpable
Say it like PAL-puh-bul. Palpable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- puh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep 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 palpable
American and British speakers say palpable in essentially the same way: /ˈpælpəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpælpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-puh-bul.
What does palpable mean?
- Capable of being touched, felt or handled; touchable, tangible.
- Obvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
- That can be detected by palpation.
Where does palpable come from?
From Middle French palpable and its source, Latin palpābilis, which is from palpō (“to touch softly”) + -bilis.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying palpable
How do you pronounce palpable?
Say PAL-puh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælpəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpælpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpable?
Palpable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · puh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say palpable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælpəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpælpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.