How to Pronounce Passable

To pronounce "passable", say PASS-abl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PASS-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “passable”

"passable" has 3 syllables: pass-abl-e. It rhymes with irascible and pacable, if that helps it stick.

What does passable mean?

adjective

  1. That may be passed or traversed.
  2. Tolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.

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Words that rhyme with passable

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irasciblepacableimpassablecascabelpassiblepackableclassible

Related words

satisfactoryadequatetolerablesurmountabletraversableso-soindifferentclimbable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passable"?▾

"Passable" has 3 syllables: pass · abl · e.

What does "passable" mean?▾

Passable: That may be passed or traversed.

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