How to Pronounce Pliable

To pronounce "pliable", say PLIABL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplaɪəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈplaɪəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pliable”

"pliable" has 2 syllables: pliabl-e. It rhymes with reliable and viable, if that helps it stick.

What does pliable mean?

adjective

Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.
“You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays moist.”
Easily persuaded; yielding to influence.

Synonyms

lithy

Words that rhyme with pliable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reliable viable undeniable liable justifiable friable unreliable unjustifiable verifiable identifiable classifiable triable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pliable"?▾

"Pliable" has 2 syllables: pliabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pliable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pliable" is /ˈplaɪəbəl/.

What does "pliable" mean?▾

Pliable: Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.

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