How to pronounce pliable
Say it like PLY-uh-bul. Pliable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pliable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 pliable
American and British speakers say pliable in essentially the same way: /ˈplaɪəbəl/ in the US and /ˈplaɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLY-uh-bul.
What does pliable mean?
- Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.“You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays moist.”
- Easily persuaded; yielding to influence.
Where does pliable come from?
From Middle French, from Old French ploiable, from ploiier (“to fold”).
Words that rhyme with pliable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pliable.
Questions about saying pliable
How do you pronounce pliable?
Say PLY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pliable?
Pliable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say pliable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaɪəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈplaɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.