How to Pronounce Tenable

To pronounce "tenable", say TEN-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tenable”

"tenable" has 3 syllables: ten-abl-e. It rhymes with amenable and untenable, if that helps it stick.

What does tenable mean?

adjective

  1. (of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

    “Back in the 1800s, many did not consider Darwin's theory of evolution to be tenable at all.”

  2. Capable of being defended against assault or attack; defensible

Antonyms

intenableuntenable

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Words that rhyme with tenable

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amenableuntenablevenable

Related words

sensiblereasonablewell-foundedsupportabledefensiblemanageableworkabledefendable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tenable"?▾

"Tenable" has 3 syllables: ten · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tenable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tenable" is /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/.

What does "tenable" mean?▾

Tenable: (of a theory, argument, etc.) capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

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