How to Pronounce Viable

To pronounce "viable", say VIABL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvaɪəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvaɪəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “viable”

"viable" has 2 syllables: viabl-e. It rhymes with reliable and pliable, if that helps it stick.

What does viable mean?

noun

  1. An organism that is able to live and develop.

adjective

  1. Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
  2. Able to be done, possible.

Antonyms

inviable

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Words that rhyme with viable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reliablepliableundeniableliablejustifiablefriableunreliableunjustifiableverifiableidentifiableclassifiabletriable

Related words

alivepracticablefeasibleworkablepossiblevitalstrongenergetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "viable"?▾

"Viable" has 2 syllables: viabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "viable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "viable" is /ˈvaɪəbəl/.

What does "viable" mean?▾

Viable: An organism that is able to live and develop.

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