How to pronounce bankable
Say it like BANG-kuh-bul. Bankable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bankable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep 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 bankable
American and British speakers say bankable in essentially the same way: /ˈbæŋkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈbæŋkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BANG-kuh-bul.
What does bankable mean?
- Acceptable to a bank.“a bankable check”
- Certain to bring profit and success, especially in the entertainment industry.“a bankable film star”
- Reliable.
Where does bankable come from?
From bank + -able.
Questions about saying bankable
How do you pronounce bankable?
Say BANG-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bankable?
Bankable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bankable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæŋkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbæŋkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.