Usage and Pronunciation of abler

Teacher Gu's English Class

Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

abler

/ˈeɪblər/
Adjective Comparative form

Basic definition: More capable or skilled

Etymology: Comparative form of "able"

📚 Core Meanings

Comparative ability

Having more skill or competence than others

Abler students finish tasks faster.
More capable students finish tasks faster.
General usage

Physical capacity

Having greater physical capability

After therapy, he became abler to walk.
After therapy, he became more capable of walking.
Physical ability

Mental capacity

Having greater intellectual capability

The abler candidate solved the problem.
The more capable candidate solved the problem.
Intellectual

"abler" is the comparative form of "able," used to compare capabilities between people or things. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

She is abler than her colleagues.

This tool makes you abler to complete the job.

With practice, you'll become abler at public speaking.

Translation

She is more capable than her colleagues.

This tool makes you more able to complete the job.

With practice, you'll become more skilled at public speaking.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ˈeɪblə/

AY-bler (stress on "AY")

American Pronunciation

/ˈeɪblər/

AY-bler (stress on "AY")

Pronunciation Tips:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ah-bler" (should be /ˈeɪblər/)
  • Putting stress on second syllable
  • Omitting the "e" sound in first syllable

🎯 Common Collocations

abler + than

Comparative structure

abler than most
more capable than most
Comparison

become + abler

Showing development

become abler
become more capable
Progression

make + abler

Causing increased ability

make abler
make more capable
Causative

Grammar Note

Base form: able
Comparative: abler
Superlative: ablest

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

He is abler to her. (Incorrect)

Correct: He is abler than her.

This makes abler. (Incorrect)

Correct: This makes you abler.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. She is abler to solve complex problems.
2. With training, workers become abler.
3. This method makes students abler at critical thinking.

1. She is more capable of solving complex problems.

2. With training, workers become more skilled.

3. This method makes students more proficient at critical thinking.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Abler employees get promoted. [ˈeɪblər]
• Practice makes you abler. [ˈeɪblər]
• She's becoming abler every day. [ˈeɪblər]

Error Correction

Find and correct errors:

1. He is abler from his brother.
2. Pronounced as [æblər]
3. This makes abler to work.

1. He is abler than his brother.

2. Pronounced as [ˈeɪblər] (stress on first syllable)

3. This makes you abler to work.