How to Pronounce “plausible”

American (US)

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/

British (UK)

/ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/

Australian (AU)

/ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/

adjective — Seeming reasonable or probable.

Example: That is a plausible explanation, but not the only one.

Synonyms: credible, believable

Antonyms: implausible

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

Where the stress falls. “plausible” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈplɑ.zɪ.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. /ˈplɑ.zɪ.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 "plausible" mean?

plausible (adjective): Seeming reasonable or probable. For example — That is a plausible explanation, but not the only one.

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

American English: /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/. British English: /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "plausible"?

/ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ in American English, /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bl̩/ in British English, /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "plausible"?

“plausible” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈplɑ.zɪ.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.