How to pronounce plausible
Say it like PLAW-zuh-bul. Plausible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW).
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- PLAW
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plausible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zuhKeep 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 plausible
American and British speakers say plausible in essentially the same way: /ˈplɔzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈplɔːzɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAW-zih-bul.
What does plausible mean?
- apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing“a plausible excuse”
- given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments“a plausible liar”
Where does plausible come from?
From Latin plausibilis (“deserving applause, praiseworthy, acceptable, pleasing”), from the participle stem of plaudere (“to applaud”).
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Questions about saying plausible
How do you pronounce plausible?
Say PLAW-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɔzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈplɔːzɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plausible?
Plausible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW). Broken into parts: PLAW · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say plausible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɔzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈplɔːzɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.