How to pronounce adoptable
Say it like uh-DAHP-tuh-bul. Adoptable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP).
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- uh
- DAHP
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adoptable 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.
- DAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 adoptable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-DOP-tuh-bul.
What does adoptable mean?
- Able to be adopted.“Only after reaching three weeks of age are the infants considered adoptable.”
- Desirable to adopt.“Personability and youthful vigor make this puppy highly adoptable.”
- A person or animal that is eligible to be adopted.
- A character of which one can claim ownership, designed by an artist.
Where does adoptable come from?
From adopt + -able.
Questions about saying adoptable
How do you pronounce adoptable?
Say uh-DAHP-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑptəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈdɒptəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adoptable?
Adoptable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAHP). Broken into parts: uh · DAHP · tuh · bul.
Is adoptable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈdɒptəbəl/ (uh-DOP-tuh-bul).