How to pronounce comparable
Say it like KAHM-puh-ruh-bul. Comparable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
- KAHM
- puh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the first syllable: 'KOM-per-uh-bul', not 'kum-PAIR-uh-bul'.
Comparable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 comparable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-puh-ruh-bul.
Other ways to say comparable
Comparable also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kum-PER-uh-bul /kəmˈpɛrəbəl/
What does comparable mean?
- Able to be compared (to).“An elephant is comparable in size to a double-decker bus.”
- Similar (to); like.
- Constituting a pair in a particular partial order.“Six and forty-two are comparable in the divides order, but six and nine are not.”
- Something suitable for comparison.
Where does comparable come from?
From Middle English comparable, from Middle French comparable, from Latin comparābilis.
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Questions about saying comparable
How do you pronounce comparable?
Say KAHM-puh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comparable?
Comparable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · puh · ruh · bul.
Is comparable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmpərəbəl/ (KOM-puh-ruh-bul).