How to pronounce personably
Say it like PUR-suh-nuh-blee. Personably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of personably
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nuh-blee.
What does personably mean?
- In a personable manner.
Where does personably come from?
From personable + -ly.
Questions about saying personably
How do you pronounce personably?
Say PUR-suh-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənəbli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personably?
Personably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nuh · blee.
Is personably 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 /ˈpɜːsənəbli/ (PUR-suh-nuh-blee).