How to pronounce attainable
Say it like uh-TAY-nuh-bul. Attainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- uh
- TAY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attainable 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.
- 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 attainable
American and British speakers say attainable in essentially the same way: /əˈteɪnəbəl/ in the US and /əˈteɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TAY-nuh-bul.
What does attainable mean?
- Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.
- Something that can be attained.
Where does attainable come from?
From attain + -able.
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Words that rhyme with attainable
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Questions about saying attainable
How do you pronounce attainable?
Say uh-TAY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈteɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈteɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attainable?
Attainable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: uh · TAY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say attainable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈteɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈteɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.