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How to Pronounce "dependable"

word

/dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ/
di-PEN-duh-buhl
/dɪpˈɛndəbəl/
di-PEN-duh-buhl

Definition

Someone or something that is dependable can be trusted to do what is expected or needed, without failing.

IPA Transcription

American English

/dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ/

British English

/dɪpˈɛndəbəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

di-PEN-duh-buhl

UK

di-PEN-duh-buhl

Listen in Context

She is a dependable worker who never misses a day.

This is a very dependable car.

He needs someone dependable to look after his dog.

If you want the job done right, call someone dependable.