How to pronounce advisable
Say it like ud-VY-zuh-bul. Advisable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ud
- VY
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Advisable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep 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 advisable
American and British speakers say advisable in essentially the same way: /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VY-zuh-bul.
What does advisable mean?
- Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
- Capable of being advised or willing to be advised.
Where does advisable come from?
From advise + -able.
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Words that rhyme with advisable
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Questions about saying advisable
How do you pronounce advisable?
Say ud-VY-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in advisable?
Advisable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ud · VY · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say advisable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.