How to Pronounce Laughable

To pronounce "laughable", say LAUGH-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlaːfəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈlaːfəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laughable”

"laughable" has 3 syllables: laugh-abl-e. It rhymes with affable, if that helps it stick.

What does laughable mean?

adjective

  1. Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
  2. Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.

Synonyms

comicaldrollludicrousmirthfulridiculousrisible

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Words that rhyme with laughable

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affable

Related words

risiblehumorouscomicalfunnyamusingmirthfulhumourouscomic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laughable"?▾

"Laughable" has 3 syllables: laugh · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "laughable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laughable" is /ˈlaːfəbl̩/.

What does "laughable" mean?▾

Laughable: Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.

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