How To Pronounce Applicable
applicable
How To Say Applicable Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, applicable is pronounced /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæp.lə.kə.bl̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/.
Applicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Applicable has four syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Applicable
- Rule 22
Words Ending In -le
When le ends a word of more than one syllable, it has the schwa /ə/.
Bible /ˈbaɪ.bəl/principle /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/able /ˈeɪ.bəl/
Here. Applicable /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Applicable /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Applicable /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Applicable /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/
Questions About Applicable
How do you say applicable phonetically?
Applicable sounds like AP-luh-kuh-buhl in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce applicable in British English?
In British English, applicable is pronounced /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæp.lə.kə.bl̩].
How do you pronounce applicable in American English?
In American English, applicable is pronounced /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/.
How many syllables are in applicable?
Applicable has four syllables, /æp/ + /lə/ + /kə/ + /bəl/.
Where is the stress in applicable?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /æp/.
Do British and American English pronounce applicable the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈæp.lə.kə.bəl/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Applicable
Applicable has four syllables. See how applicable divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oooo
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