How to Pronounce Possible

To pronounce "possible", say POSS-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑsəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɑsəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈɒsəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “possible”

Break "possible" into 3 beats and lean on "POSS" — that's the stressed one.

What does possible mean?

adjective

  1. Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
  2. Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.

noun

  1. A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
  2. That which is possible for somebody.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "possible"?▾

To pronounce "possible", say POSS-ibl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑsəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "possible"?▾

"Possible" has 3 syllables: poss · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "possible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "possible" is /ˈpɑsəbəɫ/.

What does "possible" mean?▾

Possible: Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.

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