How to Pronounce "tolerable"
word
ˈtɑɫɝəbəɫ
TAH-lur-uh-buhl
tˈɒləɹəbəl
TOL-uh-ruh-buhl
Definition
Something is tolerable if it is not perfect or pleasant, but you can deal with it without too much discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑɫɝəbəɫ
British English
tˈɒləɹəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAH-lur-uh-buhl
UK
TOL-uh-ruh-buhl
Listen in Context
The pain was tolerable after I took some medicine.
The heat inside the car was barely tolerable.
The noise from outside is tolerable during the day.
It's not great, but the food here is tolerable if you're hungry.