How to pronounce abusable
Say it like uh-BYOO-zuh-bul. Abusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
- uh
- BYOO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep 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 abusable
American and British speakers say abusable in essentially the same way: /əˈbjuzəbəl/ in the US and /əˈbjuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOO-zuh-bul.
What does abusable mean?
- Capable of being abused.
Where does abusable come from?
From abuse + -able.
Words that rhyme with abusable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abusable.
Questions about saying abusable
How do you pronounce abusable?
Say uh-BYOO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjuzəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusable?
Abusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: uh · BYOO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say abusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjuzəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.