How to Pronounce "susceptible"
word
/səˈsɛptəbəɫ/
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
/səsˈɛptəbəl/
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
Definition
Easily affected or influenced by something, especially negative things like illness or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈsɛptəbəɫ/
British English
/səsˈɛptəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
UK
suh-SEP-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
Children are often susceptible to colds.
Some plants are susceptible to frost.
He is susceptible to stress at work.
After surgery, patients are more susceptible to infections.