How to pronounce callable
Say it like KAW-luh-bul. Callable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɔləbəl/KAW-luh-bul
UK British/ˈkɔːləbəl/KAW-luh-bul
- KAW
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep 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 callable
American and British speakers say callable in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔləbəl/ in the US and /ˈkɔːləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-luh-bul.
What does callable mean?
adjective
- That can be called.
- That may be redeemed by its holder before it matures.
- An object of a type that can be called, such as a function.
- A callable bond.
Where does callable come from?
From call + -able.
Questions about saying callable
How do you pronounce callable?
Say KAW-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔləbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callable?
Callable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say callable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔləbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.