How to Pronounce Miserable

To pronounce "miserable", say MIS-er-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “miserable”

"miserable" has 4 syllables: mis-er-abl-e.

What does miserable mean?

noun

  1. A miserable person; a wretch.

adjective

  1. In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
  2. Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent.

    “He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football.”

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Related words

wretchedpitiablepitifulwoefulpatheticdeplorablepiteousexecrable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miserable"?▾

"Miserable" has 4 syllables: mis · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "miserable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miserable" is /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/.

What does "miserable" mean?▾

Miserable: A miserable person; a wretch.

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