How to pronounce risibles
Say it like RIZ-ih-bulz. Risibles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ).
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- RIZ
- ih
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risibles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of risibles
American and British speakers say risibles in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIZ-ih-bulz.
What does risibles mean?
- The muscles and other organs used in laughing.
Where does risibles come from?
Plural of risible
Questions about saying risibles
How do you pronounce risibles?
Say RIZ-ih-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risibles?
Risibles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ). Broken into parts: RIZ · ih · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say risibles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪzɪbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.