How to Pronounce Able-bodied

To pronounce "able-bodied", say ABL-eb-od-ied — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈei.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈei.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “able-bodied”

"able-bodied" has 4 syllables: abl-eb-od-ied. It rhymes with embodied and disembodied, if that helps it stick.

What does able-bodied mean?

adjective

  1. Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
  2. Capable of performing all requisite duties as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy, a rating between leading and ordinary.

Words that rhyme with able-bodied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

embodieddisembodiedbodied

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "able-bodied"?▾

"Able-bodied" has 4 syllables: abl · eb · od · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "able-bodied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "able-bodied" is /ˈei.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/.

What does "able-bodied" mean?▾

Able-bodied: Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.

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