How to Pronounce Reliable

To pronounce "reliable", say REL-iabl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reliable”

"reliable" has 3 syllables: rel-iabl-e. It rhymes with viable and pliable, if that helps it stick.

What does reliable mean?

noun

  1. Something or someone reliable or dependable

    “the old reliables”

adjective

  1. Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
  2. (of a communication protocol) Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't

Synonyms

dependablesecuretrustworthytrusty

Antonyms

unreliable

Words that rhyme with reliable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

viablepliableundeniableliablejustifiablefriableunreliableunjustifiableverifiableidentifiableclassifiabletriable

Related words

dependabletrustytrustworthytime-testedtriedhonestauthentictrue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reliable"?▾

"Reliable" has 3 syllables: rel · iabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reliable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reliable" is /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/.

What does "reliable" mean?▾

Reliable: Something or someone reliable or dependable

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