How to Pronounce Usable

To pronounce "usable", say US-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈjuː.zə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “usable”

"usable" has 3 syllables: us-abl-e. It rhymes with inexcusable and unusable, if that helps it stick.

What does usable mean?

adjective

  1. Capable of being used.
  2. Easy to use; exhibiting good usability.

Synonyms

user-friendliness

Antonyms

unusable

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Words that rhyme with usable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inexcusableunusableexcusablefusiblereusablelosable

Related words

operableuseableavailablefunctionalusefulutileoperationalserviceable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "usable"?▾

"Usable" has 3 syllables: us · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "usable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "usable" is /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/.

What does "usable" mean?▾

Usable: Capable of being used.

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