How to pronounce annihilable
Say it like uh-NY-ih-luh-bul. Annihilable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
- uh
- NY
- ih
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annihilable 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep 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 annihilable
American and British speakers say annihilable in essentially the same way: /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/ in the US and /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NY-ih-luh-bul.
What does annihilable mean?
- Capable of being annihilated; able to be destroyed completely.
Where does annihilable come from?
From Latin annihilābilis, from annihilō.
Questions about saying annihilable
How do you pronounce annihilable?
Say uh-NY-ih-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/. In British English it is /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annihilable?
Annihilable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: uh · NY · ih · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say annihilable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/ and the British form is /əˈnaɪɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.