How to Pronounce Commendable

To pronounce "commendable", say COMM-end-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɛndəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəˈmɛndəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commendable”

"commendable" has 4 syllables: comm-end-abl-e. It rhymes with dependable and expendable, if that helps it stick.

What does commendable mean?

adjective

  1. Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.

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Words that rhyme with commendable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dependableexpendableamendablespendablerendiblevendiblebendableextendiblelendableextendablemendablevendable

Related words

praiseworthylaudableapplaudableadmirablypraiseworthilyworthylaudablyadmirable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commendable"?▾

"Commendable" has 4 syllables: comm · end · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "commendable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commendable" is /kəˈmɛndəbəl/.

What does "commendable" mean?▾

Commendable: Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.

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