How to pronounce achievable
Say it like uh-CHEE-vuh-bul. Achievable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE).
- uh
- CHEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achievable 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.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 achievable
American and British speakers say achievable in essentially the same way: /əˈtʃivəbəl/ in the US and /əˈtʃiːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-CHEE-vuh-bul.
What does achievable mean?
- Capable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.“achievable goal”
- Not linked to fate or outside influences.
Where does achievable come from?
From achieve + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with achievable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of achievable.
Questions about saying achievable
How do you pronounce achievable?
Say uh-CHEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈtʃivəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈtʃiːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achievable?
Achievable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE). Broken into parts: uh · CHEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say achievable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtʃivəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈtʃiːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.