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How to pronounce vulnerable

vulnerable
/ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Vulnerable, sound by sound

/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce vulnerable?

Vulnerable is pronounced /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in vulnerable?

Vulnerable has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in vulnerable?

The first syllable: /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/.

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