How to pronounce buildable
Say it like BIL-duh-bul. Buildable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buildable 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.
- 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 buildable
American and British speakers say buildable in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪldəbəl/ in the US and /ˈbɪldəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-duh-bul.
What does buildable mean?
- That can be built.
- Suitable for building on.
Where does buildable come from?
From build + -able.
Questions about saying buildable
How do you pronounce buildable?
Say BIL-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪldəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɪldəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buildable?
Buildable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say buildable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪldəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbɪldəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.