To pronounce "applicable", say APPL-ic-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈplɪkəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈplɪkəbəl/
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"applicable" has 4 syllables: appl-ic-abl-e. It rhymes with inapplicable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Applicable" has 4 syllables: appl · ic · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "applicable" is /əˈplɪkəbəl/.
Applicable: Suitable for application, relevant
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