How to Pronounce "vulnerable"
word
/ˈvəɫnɝəbəɫ/
VUHL-nuh-ruh-buhl
/vˈʌlnəɹəbəl/
VUHL-nuh-ruh-buhl
Definition
If someone or something is vulnerable, they can be easily hurt, harmed, attacked, or affected. It can describe physical weakness, emotional openness, or a situation with little protection.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvəɫnɝəbəɫ/
British English
/vˈʌlnəɹəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VUHL-nuh-ruh-buhl
UK
VUHL-nuh-ruh-buhl
Listen in Context
Young children are more vulnerable to cold weather.
After the surgery, he felt weak and vulnerable.
This password makes your account vulnerable to hackers.
I hate feeling vulnerable, even with people I trust.