How to Pronounce Flexible

To pronounce "flexible", say FLEX-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flexible”

"flexible" has 3 syllables: flex-ibl-e. It rhymes with inflexible, if that helps it stick.

What does flexible mean?

noun

  1. Something that is flexible.

adjective

  1. Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
  2. Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate.

Synonyms

bendsomeductilemanageabletractableinconstantmalleableplastic

Antonyms

brittleinflexiblestiff

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Words that rhyme with flexible

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inflexible

Related words

bendableflexilepliablesupplelimberpliantdouble-jointedversatile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flexible"?▾

"Flexible" has 3 syllables: flex · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "flexible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flexible" is /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/.

What does "flexible" mean?▾

Flexible: Something that is flexible.

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