How to Pronounce Personable

To pronounce "personable", say PERS-on-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “personable”

"personable" has 4 syllables: pers-on-abl-e.

What does personable mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person) Having a pleasing appearance or manner; attractive; handsome; friendly; amiable.
  2. Enabled to maintain pleas in court.

Synonyms

affable

Related words

attractivepersonibleparsonablehandsomegood-lookingcomelynice-lookingnice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "personable"?▾

"Personable" has 4 syllables: pers · on · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "personable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "personable" is /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/.

What does "personable" mean?▾

Personable: (of a person) Having a pleasing appearance or manner; attractive; handsome; friendly; amiable.

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