How to pronounce chargeable
Say it like CHAR-juh-bul. Chargeable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- juh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chargeable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep 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 chargeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-juh-bul.
What does chargeable mean?
- Able to be charged.“The battery is chargeable by means of this device.”
- That may be charged to an account.
- Liable to be accused (either formally or informally).
Where does chargeable come from?
From charge + -able.
Questions about saying chargeable
How do you pronounce chargeable?
Say CHAR-juh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chargeable?
Chargeable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · juh · bul.
Is chargeable 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 /ˈtʃɑːdʒəbəl/ (CHAH-juh-bul).