How to Pronounce Vulnerable

To pronounce "vulnerable", say VULN-er-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vulnerable”

"vulnerable" has 4 syllables: vuln-er-abl-e. It rhymes with invulnerable, if that helps it stick.

What does vulnerable mean?

adjective

  1. More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

    “It's okay to get vulnerable every now and again.”

  2. More likely to be exposed to malicious programs or viruses.

    “a vulnerable PC with no antivirus software”

Synonyms

defencelesshelplesspowerlessunguardedunprotectedweak

Antonyms

durableindomitableinvincibleinvulnerablepowerfulstrong

Words that rhyme with vulnerable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

invulnerable

Related words

weakunsafetenderassailablesusceptibledefenselessdefencelessinsecure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vulnerable"?▾

"Vulnerable" has 4 syllables: vuln · er · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vulnerable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vulnerable" is /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/.

What does "vulnerable" mean?▾

Vulnerable: More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

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