How to pronounce charitable
Say it like CHAR-uh-tuh-bul. Charitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- uh
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charitable 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 "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 charitable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHAR-ih-tuh-bul.
Other ways to say charitable
Charitable also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- CHER-uh-tuh-bul /ˈtʃɛrətəbəl/
What does charitable mean?
- relating to or characterized by charity“a charitable foundation”
- full of love and generosity“charitable to the poor”“a charitable trust”
- showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity“was charitable in his opinions of others”“kindly criticism”
Where does charitable come from?
From Old French charitable.
Questions about saying charitable
How do you pronounce charitable?
Say CHAR-uh-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃærətəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃærɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charitable?
Charitable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · uh · tuh · bul.
Is charitable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtʃærɪtəbəl/ (CHAR-ih-tuh-bul).