How to pronounce bendable
Say it like BEN-duh-bul. Bendable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bendable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep 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 bendable
American and British speakers say bendable in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛndəbəl/ in the US and /ˈbɛndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-duh-bul.
What does bendable mean?
- Able to be bent or flexed or twisted without breaking.
Where does bendable come from?
From bend + -able.
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Questions about saying bendable
How do you pronounce bendable?
Say BEN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛndəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɛndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bendable?
Bendable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bendable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛndəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɛndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.