How to pronounce suggestible
Say it like suh-JES-tuh-bul. Suggestible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES).
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- suh
- JES
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suggestible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 suggestible
American and British speakers say suggestible in essentially the same way: /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/ in the US and /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-JES-tuh-bul.
What does suggestible mean?
- Susceptible to influence by suggestion; easily swayed.
Where does suggestible come from?
From suggest + -ible.
Words that rhyme with suggestible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suggestible.
Questions about saying suggestible
How do you pronounce suggestible?
Say suh-JES-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suggestible?
Suggestible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JES). Broken into parts: suh · JES · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say suggestible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/ and the British form is /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.