How to pronounce eligible

Say it like this: /ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/

British/ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/

What does eligible mean?

adjAllowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something.

Worthy of being chosen (for marriage).

“an eligible bachelor”

nounOne who is eligible.

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