How to Pronounce Friable

To pronounce "friable", say FRIABL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “friable”

"friable" has 2 syllables: friabl-e. It rhymes with reliable and viable, if that helps it stick.

What does friable mean?

adjective

  1. Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder.
  2. (of soil) Loose and large-grained in consistency.

Synonyms

crumbly

Words that rhyme with friable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reliableviablepliableundeniableliablejustifiableunreliableunjustifiableverifiableidentifiableclassifiabletriable

Related words

breakableloosesandylightbrittlecrispsoftfibrous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "friable"?▾

"Friable" has 2 syllables: friabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "friable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "friable" is /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/.

What does "friable" mean?▾

Friable: Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder.

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