How to pronounce burnable
Say it like BUR-nuh-bul. Burnable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR).
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- BUR
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 burnable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-nuh-bul.
What does burnable mean?
- Able to be burned; combustible
- Anything that can be burned.
Where does burnable come from?
From burn + -able.
Words that rhyme with burnable
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Questions about saying burnable
How do you pronounce burnable?
Say BUR-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɝnəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnable?
Burnable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUR). Broken into parts: BUR · nuh · bul.
Is burnable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːnəbəl/ (BUR-nuh-bul).