How to pronounce attributable
Say it like uh-TRIB-yuh-tuh-bul. Attributable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/uh-TRIB-yuh-tuh-bul
UK British/əˈtrɪbjuːtəbəl/uh-TRIB-yoo-tuh-bul
- uh
- TRIB
- yuh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attributable 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 attributable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TRIB-yoo-tuh-bul.
What does attributable mean?
adjective
- Capable of being attributed.“His lack of conversation is attributable to his shyness.”
- Allowed to be attributed.
Where does attributable come from?
From attribute + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- unattributable
Questions about saying attributable
How do you pronounce attributable?
Say uh-TRIB-yuh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈtrɪbjuːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attributable?
Attributable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: uh · TRIB · yuh · tuh · bul.
Is attributable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈtrɪbjuːtəbəl/ (uh-TRIB-yoo-tuh-bul).