How to Pronounce Capable

To pronounce "capable", say CAP-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈeɪpəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “capable”

Break "capable" into 3 beats and lean on "CAP" — that's the stressed one.

What does capable mean?

adjective

  1. Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
  2. Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in; accessible to. Construed with of, for or an infinitive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "capable"?▾

To pronounce "capable", say CAP-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "capable"?▾

"Capable" has 3 syllables: cap · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "capable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capable" is /ˈkeɪpəbəɫ/.

What does "capable" mean?▾

Capable: Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

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