HOW TO PRONOUNCE
amiable
/ˈeɪmiəbəl/
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Start with the vowel in “aim.”
Let the following ee and uh vowels flow together lightly before the final bul, without moving the main beat.
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“They had an amiable conversation over lunch.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does amiable mean?
adjective
- Friendly; kind; sweet; gracious.
- Of a pleasant and likeable nature; kind-hearted; easy to like.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈeɪmiəbəl/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
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See this word in context.
Monseigneur Welcome had what the people term a “fine head,” but so amiable was he that they forgot that it was fine.
He resents our amiable efforts to cheer him up, and will have nothing to do with any of us except baby Allegra.
More book examples (3)
Indeed, the most notable trait common to members of such communities is a certain amiable inefficiency when confronted with force or fraud.
He carries out orders well, is very amiable and gentle, is liked and at the same time held in a mild contempt.
He took it all, however, as he took everything else, good humouredly, and even made some amiable attempts to convert his opponents.