How to pronounce billable
Say it like BIL-uh-bul. Billable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 billable
American and British speakers say billable in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪləbəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-uh-bul.
What does billable mean?
- Capable of being billed for.
- Something that is billed for.
Where does billable come from?
From bill + -able.
Words that rhyme with billable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of billable.
Questions about saying billable
How do you pronounce billable?
Say BIL-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billable?
Billable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say billable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.