How to Pronounce Reasonable

To pronounce "reasonable", say REAS-on-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “reasonable

"reasonable" has 4 syllables: reas-on-abl-e. It rhymes with unreasonable and seasonable, if that helps it stick.

What does reasonable mean?

adjective

  1. Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.
  2. Just; fair; agreeable to reason.

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How many syllables are in "reasonable"?

"Reasonable" has 4 syllables: reas · on · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reasonable"?

The IPA transcription of "reasonable" is /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/.

What does "reasonable" mean?

Reasonable: Having the faculty of reason; rational, reasoning.

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