How to Pronounce Durable

To pronounce "durable", say DUR-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “durable”

"durable" has 3 syllables: dur-abl-e. It rhymes with incurable and thurible, if that helps it stick.

What does durable mean?

noun

  1. A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

adjective

  1. Able to resist wear, decay; lasting; enduring.

Synonyms

permanent

Antonyms

nondurabletransitoryvulnerableweak

Words that rhyme with durable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

incurablethuriblecurableuninsurablenondurable

Related words

lastinglong-lastingperdurablelong-livedimperishableserviceableindestructiblelong

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "durable"?▾

"Durable" has 3 syllables: dur · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "durable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "durable" is /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/.

What does "durable" mean?▾

Durable: A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

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