How to pronounce risible
Say it like RIZ-ih-bul. Risible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ).
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- RIZ
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of risible
American and British speakers say risible in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪzɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈrɪzɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIZ-ih-bul.
What does risible mean?
- Of or pertaining to laughter.“the risible muscles”
- Provoking laughter; ludicrous; ridiculous; humorously insignificant.
- Easily laughing; prone to laughter.
Where does risible come from?
From Middle French risible and directly from Late Latin rīsibilis, from Latin rīsus (“laughter”) + -ibilis, from the perfect passive participle of rīdeō (“laugh”).
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Questions about saying risible
How do you pronounce risible?
Say RIZ-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪzɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɪzɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risible?
Risible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ). Broken into parts: RIZ · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say risible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪzɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɪzɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.