How to Pronounce “feasible”

American (US)

/ˈfi.zə.bəl/

British (UK)

/ˈfiː.zɪ.bəl/

Australian (AU)

/ˈfiː.zə.bəl/

adjective — Possible to do easily or conveniently.

Example: A two-week turnaround is feasible.

Synonyms: practicable, achievable

Antonyms: impossible

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “feasible” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “feasible” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "feasible" mean?

feasible (adjective): Possible to do easily or conveniently. For example — A two-week turnaround is feasible.

How do you pronounce "feasible" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈfi.zə.bəl/. British English: /ˈfiː.zɪ.bəl/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "feasible"?

/ˈfi.zə.bəl/ in American English, /ˈfiː.zɪ.bəl/ in British English, /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "feasible"?

“feasible” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.