How to pronounce alienable
Say it like AY-lyuh-nuh-bul. Alienable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
- AY
- lyuh
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alienable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 alienable
American and British speakers say alienable in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪljənəbəl/ in the US and /ˈeɪljənəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-lyuh-nuh-bul.
What does alienable mean?
- Capable of being alienated, sold, or transferred to another“Land is alienable according to the laws of the state.”
Where does alienable come from?
From alien + -able.
Questions about saying alienable
How do you pronounce alienable?
Say AY-lyuh-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪljənəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪljənəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alienable?
Alienable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · lyuh · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say alienable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪljənəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪljənəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.