How to pronounce answerable
Say it like AN-suh-ruh-bul. Answerable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈænsərəbəl/AN-suh-ruh-bul
UK British/ˈɑːnsərəbəl/AHN-suh-ruh-bul
- AN
- suh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Answerable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 answerable
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AHN-suh-ruh-bul.
What does answerable mean?
adjective
- Required to justify one's actions (to somebody); accountable, responsible.
- Able to be answered.
- Of an argument: capable of being answered or refuted; admitting a satisfactory answer.
Where does answerable come from?
From answer + -able.
Questions about saying answerable
How do you pronounce answerable?
Say AN-suh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈænsərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːnsərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in answerable?
Answerable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · suh · ruh · bul.
Is answerable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɑːnsərəbəl/ (AHN-suh-ruh-bul).