How to pronounce abdicable
Say it like AB-duh-kuh-bul. Abdicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
- AB
- duh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abdicable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abdicable
American and British speakers say abdicable in essentially the same way: /ˈæbdəkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈæbdəkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-duh-kuh-bul.
What does abdicable mean?
- Capable of being abdicated.
Where does abdicable come from?
From abdicate + -able.
Questions about saying abdicable
How do you pronounce abdicable?
Say AB-duh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdəkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈæbdəkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abdicable?
Abdicable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · duh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say abdicable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbdəkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈæbdəkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.