How to Pronounce Cables

To pronounce "cables", say CABL-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CABL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cables”

"cables" has 2 syllables: cabl-es. It rhymes with enables and fables, if that helps it stick.

What does cables mean?

noun

  1. (material) A long object used to make a physical connection.
  2. (communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.

    “I tried to watch the movie last night but my cable was out.”

verb

  1. To provide with cable(s)
  2. To fasten (as if) with cable(s)

Synonyms

cable lengthcablegramcordwire rope

Antonyms

hawser

Words that rhyme with cables

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enablesfablestablessableslabelsdisablesplaybillswaybillsabelsmislabelsables

Related words

wirecablegramtelegraphline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cables"?▾

"Cables" has 2 syllables: cabl · es.

What does "cables" mean?▾

Cables: (material) A long object used to make a physical connection.

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