How to pronounce passible
Say it like PAS-ih-bul. Passible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Passible 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of passible
American and British speakers say passible in essentially the same way: /ˈpæsɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈpæsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-ih-bul.
What does passible mean?
- Able to suffer, or feel pain.
- Able to feel emotion.
- Capable of suffering injury or detriment.
Where does passible come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French passible, from Late Latin passibilis.
Words that rhyme with passible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of passible.
Questions about saying passible
How do you pronounce passible?
Say PAS-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpæsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in passible?
Passible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say passible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæsɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpæsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.