How to Pronounce "plausible"
word
/ˈpɫɔzəbəɫ/
PLAW-zuh-buhl
/plˈɔːzəbəl/
pl-AW-zuh-buhl
Definition
Something is plausible if it seems reasonable or likely to be true, even if it is not certain.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫɔzəbəɫ/
British English
/plˈɔːzəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAW-zuh-buhl
UK
pl-AW-zuh-buhl
Listen in Context
Her story sounded plausible to everyone.
That is a plausible explanation for the mistake.
Is it plausible that he forgot the meeting?
It’s a plausible theory, but it still needs more evidence.