How to pronounce visible
Say it like VIZ-uh-bul. Visible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ).
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- VIZ
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 visible
American and British speakers say visible in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪzɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZ-ih-bul.
What does visible mean?
- capable of being seen; or open to easy view“a visible object”“visible stars”
- obvious to the eye“a visible change of expression”
- present and easily available“the cash on hand is adequate for current needs”“emergency police were on hand in case of trouble”
Where does visible come from?
From Middle English visible, from Old French visible, from Late Latin visibilis (“that may be seen”), from Latin videre (“to see”), past participle visus; see vision.
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Questions about saying visible
How do you pronounce visible?
Say VIZ-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪzɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visible?
Visible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ). Broken into parts: VIZ · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say visible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪzɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.