How to pronounce adaptable
Say it like uh-DAP-tuh-bul. Adaptable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP).
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- uh
- DAP
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adaptable 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.
- DAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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 adaptable
American and British speakers say adaptable in essentially the same way: /əˈdæptəbəl/ in the US and /əˈdæptəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DAP-tuh-bul.
What does adaptable mean?
- Capable of being adapted.“an adaptable electric plug for international use”
- Willing or able to adapt to circumstances; flexible.
Where does adaptable come from?
From adapt + -able.
Questions about saying adaptable
How do you pronounce adaptable?
Say uh-DAP-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdæptəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈdæptəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adaptable?
Adaptable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAP). Broken into parts: uh · DAP · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say adaptable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdæptəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈdæptəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.