liable

/ˈlaɪəbəl/

Syllables li·a·ble

Stress LI-a-ble

Phonics Breakdown

li

/laɪ/

long i (i_e)

a

/ə/

schwa

ble

/bəl/

-le syllable

Meaning

legally responsible; likely to do or experience something

Sound Reference

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li=/laɪ/(like) + a=/ə/(about) + ble=/bəl/(table)

Example

If you break the contract, you are liable for the costs.