How to Pronounce Tractable

To pronounce "tractable", say TRACT-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tractable”

"tractable" has 3 syllables: tract-abl-e. It rhymes with intractable and actable, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tractebel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tractable mean?

adjective

  1. (of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
  2. (of a problem) Easy to deal with or manage

Synonyms

docilegovernablemanageablefeasiblepalpablepracticableserviceable

Antonyms

intractable

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Words that rhyme with tractable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intractableactableretractabletractebel

Related words

docilemanageableamenableteachableresponsivetamabletameableductile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tractable"?▾

"Tractable" has 3 syllables: tract · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tractable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tractable" is /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/.

What does "tractable" mean?▾

Tractable: (of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.

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