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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Syllables

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. It rhymes with impossible and docible, if that helps it stick.

What does possible mean?

noun

A possible one.
A possible choice, notably someone being considered for a position.
“Jones is a possible for the new opening in sales.”

adjective

(usually not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
“It's not just possible, it's probable.”
Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
“It's possible for anyone to learn to pay the bagpipes.”

Synonyms

option possibility achievable doable viable futurable likely plausible

Antonyms

impossible no-go certain inevitable implausible

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Words that rhyme with possible

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impossible docible rosabelle

Frequently asked questions

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: A possible one.

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