English pronunciation

How to pronounce “applicable

Phonetic spelling

AP-luh-kuh-buhl

IPA /ˈæpɫəkəbəɫ/

Syllable stress

AP·luh·kuh·buhl

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

How do you spell “applicable”?

a p p l i c a b l e

applicable” is spelled A-P-P-L-I-C-A-B-L-E. It is pronounced AP-luh-kuh-buhl, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • This rule is applicable to all employees.

  • Is this coupon still applicable for the sale?

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