How to pronounce comestible
Say it like kuh-MES-tuh-bul. Comestible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES).
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- kuh
- MES
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comestible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 comestible
American and British speakers say comestible in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛstəbəl/ in the US and /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MES-tih-bul.
What does comestible mean?
- Suitable to be eaten; edible.
- Anything that can be eaten; food.
Where does comestible come from?
Corresponding terms in various Romance languages, more distant cognates include Portuguese and Spanish comida.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with comestible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comestible.
Questions about saying comestible
How do you pronounce comestible?
Say kuh-MES-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛstəbəl/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comestible?
Comestible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MES). Broken into parts: kuh · MES · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say comestible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛstəbəl/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.