How to pronounce reliable
adjective Able to be trusted to do what is needed.
Written sound guide
rihLYuhbuhl
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give LY the strongest beat
Stress LY, using the eye vowel. Keep a light uh between LY and buhl.
01rihLighter beat
02LYStrongest beat
03uhLighter beat
04buhlLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“We need a reliable delivery service.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
- 1
Say reliable slowly. Give LY the strongest beat.
- 2
Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
- 3
Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with reliable.
What should I check?
Stress LY, using the eye vowel. Keep a light uh between LY and buhl. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
