How to Pronounce Tolerable

To pronounce "tolerable", say TOL-er-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tolerable”

"tolerable" has 4 syllables: tol-er-abl-e. It rhymes with intolerable, if that helps it stick.

What does tolerable mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.
  2. Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.

adverb

  1. Tolerably; passably; moderately.

Antonyms

intolerable

Words that rhyme with tolerable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intolerable

Related words

bearableendurablesupportablepassableacceptablepermissiblesufferableso-so

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tolerable"?▾

"Tolerable" has 4 syllables: tol · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tolerable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tolerable" is /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/.

What does "tolerable" mean?▾

Tolerable: Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.

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