How to Pronounce Dirigible

To pronounce "dirigible", say DIR-ig-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

dirigible

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dirigible”

"dirigible" has 4 syllables: dir-ig-ibl-e. It rhymes with erigible, if that helps it stick.

What does dirigible mean?

noun

  1. A self-propelled airship that can be steered

adjective

  1. Steerable

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Words that rhyme with dirigible

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erigible

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dirigible"?▾

"Dirigible" has 4 syllables: dir · ig · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dirigible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dirigible" is /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/.

What does "dirigible" mean?▾

Dirigible: A self-propelled airship that can be steered

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