How to Pronounce Gullible

To pronounce "gullible", say GULL-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gullible”

"gullible" has 3 syllables: gull-ibl-e. It rhymes with cullible and tillable, if that helps it stick.

What does gullible mean?

noun

  1. A gullible person; someone easily fooled or tricked.

adjective

  1. Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

    “Andrew is so gullible, the way he still believes in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman at the age of fourteen.”

Synonyms

fleeceablegreennaifnaive

Words that rhyme with gullible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cullibletillablekillablemillablefillable

Related words

fleeceablenaiveunwarynaifgreenfoolishsimple-mindedeasy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gullible"?▾

"Gullible" has 3 syllables: gull · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gullible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gullible" is /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/.

What does "gullible" mean?▾

Gullible: A gullible person; someone easily fooled or tricked.

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