How to pronounce addressable
Say it like uh-DRES-uh-bul. Addressable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES).
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- uh
- DRES
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Addressable 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.
- DRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 addressable
American and British speakers say addressable in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɛsəbəl/ in the US and /əˈdrɛsəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DRES-uh-bul.
What does addressable mean?
- Able to be addressed.
Where does addressable come from?
From address + -able.
Words that rhyme with addressable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of addressable.
Questions about saying addressable
How do you pronounce addressable?
Say uh-DRES-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɛsəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈdrɛsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in addressable?
Addressable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRES). Broken into parts: uh · DRES · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say addressable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɛsəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈdrɛsəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.