How to pronounce personable
Say it like PUR-suh-nuh-bul. Personable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 personable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nuh-bul.
What does personable mean?
- Of a person: having a pleasing appearance; attractive; handsome.
- Of a person: having a pleasant manner; amiable, friendly.
Where does personable come from?
By surface analysis, person + -able (suffix meaning ‘relevant or suitable to’).
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Questions about saying personable
How do you pronounce personable?
Say PUR-suh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personable?
Personable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nuh · bul.
Is personable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːsənəbəl/ (PUR-suh-nuh-bul).