How to pronounce runcible
Say it like RUHN-suh-bul. Runcible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN).
- RUHN
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runcible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhKeep 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 runcible
American and British speakers say runcible in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌnsəbəl/ in the US and /ˈrʌnsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHN-sih-bul.
What does runcible mean?
- A nonce word used for humorous effect.
Where does runcible come from?
A nonce word coined by the English artist and poet Edward Lear (1812–1888) in his poem The Owl and the Pussy-cat (published 1870).
Questions about saying runcible
How do you pronounce runcible?
Say RUHN-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌnsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrʌnsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runcible?
Runcible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHN). Broken into parts: RUHN · suh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say runcible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌnsəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrʌnsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.