How to pronounce conceivable
Say it like kun-SEE-vuh-bul. Conceivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- kun
- SEE
- vuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conceivable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 conceivable
American and British speakers say conceivable in essentially the same way: /kənˈsivəbəl/ in the US and /kənˈsiːvəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEE-vuh-bul.
What does conceivable mean?
- Capable of being conceived or imagined.
Where does conceivable come from?
From Middle English conceyvable, equivalent to conceive + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- inconceivable
- unconceivable
Words that rhyme with conceivable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conceivable.
Questions about saying conceivable
How do you pronounce conceivable?
Say kun-SEE-vuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsivəbəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsiːvəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conceivable?
Conceivable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: kun · SEE · vuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say conceivable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsivəbəl/ and the British form is /kənˈsiːvəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.