American English

How to pronounce bearable

adjectiveB2
BEHRuhbl

/ˈbɛɹ.ə.bl̩/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Not so painful, difficult, or unpleasant that it cannot be endured or accepted.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Not so painful, difficult, or unpleasant that it cannot be endured or accepted.

The pain became bearable after I took the medicine.

Common phrases & grammar

bearable pain · make something bearable