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