How to Pronounce Dispensable

To pronounce "dispensable", say DISP-ens-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dispensable”

"dispensable" has 4 syllables: disp-ens-abl-e. It rhymes with ostensible and sensible, if that helps it stick.

What does dispensable mean?

adjective

  1. Able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced.
  2. Capable of being dispensed; distributable.

Antonyms

indispensable

Words that rhyme with dispensable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ostensiblesensibleindispensableincomprehensibleinsensiblecomprehensiblereprehensibleindispensibleindefensibledefensibletensiblecompensable

Related words

extraneousredundantsuperfluousindispensableunnecessarydispensibleexpendableexpendible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dispensable"?▾

"Dispensable" has 4 syllables: disp · ens · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dispensable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dispensable" is /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/.

What does "dispensable" mean?▾

Dispensable: Able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced.

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