How to pronounce plausibly
Say it like PLAW-zuh-blee. Plausibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW).
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US American/ˈplɔzəbli/PLAW-zuh-blee
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- PLAW
- zuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plausibly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does plausibly mean?
adverb
- In a plausible manner.“She lied plausibly, but the police suspected her anyway.”
- Probably; not falsifiably, based on available facts and general knowledge.“Plausibly, she said she'd been working at the time.”
Where does plausibly come from?
From plausible + -ly.
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Questions about saying plausibly
How do you pronounce plausibly?
Say PLAW-zuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɔzəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plausibly?
Plausibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAW). Broken into parts: PLAW · zuh · blee.