How to pronounce assignable
Say it like uh-SY-nuh-bul. Assignable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- uh
- SY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assignable 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 assignable
American and British speakers say assignable in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪnəbəl/ in the US and /əˈsaɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SY-nuh-bul.
What does assignable mean?
- Capable of being assigned (all senses).“In many programming languages, numeric values are not assignable to string variables.”
- Capable of being specified or shown.
Where does assignable come from?
From assign + -able.
Words that rhyme with assignable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of assignable.
Questions about saying assignable
How do you pronounce assignable?
Say uh-SY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assignable?
Assignable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · SY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say assignable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.