How to pronounce "feebles" in English
fee·bles
Hear native speakers say feebles in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “feebles”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
fee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
bles
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "feebles" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "feebles is" sounds like "feebles-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "feebles" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“morning, will do it in words like this: 'Scarcely had the ruddy feebles spread the golden tresses of his”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“see it's very readable you know I went on board the HMS Feebles and natural says much struck with certain facts in the distribution of organic beans I mean”— StanfordWatch clip
Practice Speaking “feebles”
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morning, will do it in words like this: 'Scarcely had the ruddy feebles spread the golden tresses of his
Hear it in context: “feebles”
2 clipsThe English word “feebles”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (fee · bles). Grammatically, “feebles” functions as a adjective, verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “feebles” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @12:31
“he gives a relation of this my first sally so early in the morning, will do it in words like this: 'Scarcely had the ruddy feebles spread the golden tresses of his 'Scarcely had the ruddy feebles spread the golden tresses of his”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @20:08
“first or the sixth edition we don't bother with the middle ones and you can see it's very readable you know I went on board the HMS Feebles and natural says much struck with certain facts in the distribution of organic beans I mean says much struck with certain facts in the distribution of organic beans I mean”
Definition & Meaning: “feebles”
- Deficient in physical strength.
- Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness in action or expression; faint.
- To make feeble; to enfeeble.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Though she appeared old and feeble, she could still throw a ball.”
- “That was a feeble excuse for an example.”
- “morning, will do it in words like this: 'Scarcely had the ruddy feebles spread the golden tresses of his”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “feebles”
- Syllables:
- fee · bles
- Hear it in context
- feebles
Synonyms: “feebles”
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Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"feebles" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "feebles" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about feebles
How many syllables are in “feebles”?
“feebles” has 2 syllables: fee · bles.
What does “feebles” mean?
Deficient in physical strength.
How can I hear “feebles” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “feebles” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “feebles”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).