How to pronounce ascertainable
Say it like as-er-TAY-nuh-bul. Ascertainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- as
- er
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascertainable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 ascertainable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: as-uh-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does ascertainable mean?
- Able to be ascertained.
Where does ascertainable come from?
From ascertain + -able.
Words that rhyme with ascertainable
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Questions about saying ascertainable
How do you pronounce ascertainable?
Say as-er-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɚˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌæsəˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascertainable?
Ascertainable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: as · er · TAY · nuh · bul.
Is ascertainable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæsəˈteɪnəbəl/ (as-uh-TAY-nuh-bul).