Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ible

/ɪbəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.37 in modern English

Syllables
-i-ble
IPA
/ɪbəl/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.

suffix

An instrumental suffix; forms nouns representing:

suffix

An instrumental suffix; forms nouns representing:

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English -ible, from Old French -ible, from Latin -ibilis.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: -ible, -ibilis, -, -i-, *-dʰlom

Inflected Forms

-able (alternative)

Derived Forms

accessible admissible alible apprehensible audible collectible combustible comestible compatible comprehensible compressible concupiscible

Phrases

-ibly plug-compatible runcible spoon self-compatible self-incompatible tax-deductible

Frequently Paired Words

able

Questions

How do you pronounce -ible?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪbəl/.
What does -ible mean?
An adjective suffix, now usually in a passive sense; forms adjectives meaning "able to be", "relevant or suitable to, in accordance with", or expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense.
Where does -ible come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -ible

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ible”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ɪbəl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ible” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.