How to pronounce susceptible
Say it like suh-SEP-tuh-bul. Susceptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- suh
- SEP
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Susceptible 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.
- SEPSay 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 susceptible
American and British speakers say susceptible in essentially the same way: /səˈsɛptəbəl/ in the US and /səˈsɛptɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-SEP-tih-bul.
What does susceptible mean?
- (often followed by of or to) yielding readily to or capable of“susceptible to colds”“susceptible of proof”
- easily impressed emotionally
Where does susceptible come from?
From Late Latin susceptibilis, from Latin susceptus, from suscipiō.
Words that rhyme with susceptible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of susceptible.
Questions about saying susceptible
How do you pronounce susceptible?
Say suh-SEP-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /səˈsɛptəbəl/. In British English it is /səˈsɛptɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in susceptible?
Susceptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: suh · SEP · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say susceptible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈsɛptəbəl/ and the British form is /səˈsɛptɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.