How to Pronounce Answerable

To pronounce "answerable", say ANSW-er-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “answerable”

"answerable" has 4 syllables: answ-er-abl-e. It rhymes with unanswerable, if that helps it stick.

What does answerable mean?

adjective

  1. Required to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.
  2. (of a question) Able to be answered.

Antonyms

unanswerable

Words that rhyme with answerable

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unanswerable

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "answerable"?▾

"Answerable" has 4 syllables: answ · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "answerable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "answerable" is /ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/.

What does "answerable" mean?▾

Answerable: Required to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.

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