How to pronounce astable
Say it like ay-STAY-bul. Astable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- ay
- STAY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astable
American and British speakers say astable in essentially the same way: /eɪˈsteɪbəl/ in the US and /eɪˈsteɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-STAY-bul.
What does astable mean?
- Not stable.
- Having multiple states, none of which is stable.
Where does astable come from?
From a- + stable.
Words that rhyme with astable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astable.
Questions about saying astable
How do you pronounce astable?
Say ay-STAY-bul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈsteɪbəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈsteɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astable?
Astable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: ay · STAY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say astable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈsteɪbəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈsteɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.