How to pronounce blamable
Say it like BLAY-muh-bul. Blamable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
- BLAY
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blamable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep 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 blamable
American and British speakers say blamable in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪməbəl/ in the US and /ˈbleɪməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAY-muh-bul.
What does blamable mean?
- Deserving blame
Where does blamable come from?
From Middle English blamable, blameable, equivalent to blame + -able.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying blamable
How do you pronounce blamable?
Say BLAY-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪməbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blamable?
Blamable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say blamable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪməbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.