How to pronounce assailable
Say it like uh-SAY-luh-bul. Assailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- uh
- SAY
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assailable 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.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 assailable
American and British speakers say assailable in essentially the same way: /əˈseɪləbəl/ in the US and /əˈseɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SAY-luh-bul.
What does assailable mean?
- Able to be assailed or attacked.
Where does assailable come from?
From assail + -able.
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Words that rhyme with assailable
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Questions about saying assailable
How do you pronounce assailable?
Say uh-SAY-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈseɪləbəl/. In British English it is /əˈseɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assailable?
Assailable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: uh · SAY · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say assailable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈseɪləbəl/ and the British form is /əˈseɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.