How to pronounce passable
Say it like PAS-uh-bul. Passable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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US American/ˈpæsəbəl/PAS-uh-bul
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- PAS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay 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.
What does passable mean?
adjective
- That may be passed or traversed.
- Tolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.
- able to "pass", or be accepted as a member of a race, sex or other group to which society would not otherwise regard one as belonging.
Where does passable come from?
From French passable, equivalent to pass + -able.
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Questions about saying passable
How do you pronounce passable?
Say PAS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passable?
Passable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · uh · bul.