How to pronounce accusable
Say it like uh-KYOO-zubl. Accusable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- zubl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusable 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zublKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accusable
American and British speakers say accusable in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuzəbl/ in the US and /əˈkjuːzəbl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-zubl.
What does accusable mean?
- Liable to be accused or censured; chargeable with a crime or breach; blamable“If you publish that article, you are accusable of libel.”
Where does accusable come from?
Borrowed from Latin accūsābilis (“accusable”), corresponding to accuse + -able; compare French accusable.
Questions about saying accusable
How do you pronounce accusable?
Say uh-KYOO-zubl. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzəbl/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːzəbl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusable?
Accusable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · zubl.
Do Americans and Brits say accusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuzəbl/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːzəbl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.