How to pronounce consumable
Say it like kun-SOO-muh-bul. Consumable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kun
- SOO
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumable 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.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep 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 consumable
American and British speakers say consumable in essentially the same way: /kənˈsuməbəl/ in the US and /kənˈsuːməbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SOO-muh-bul.
What does consumable mean?
- That is consumed or depleted upon use.
- That may be eaten.
- A material or product that is produced for consumption.“printer consumables such as toner and ink cartridges”
Where does consumable come from?
From consume + -able.
Questions about saying consumable
How do you pronounce consumable?
Say kun-SOO-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsuməbəl/. In British English it is /kənˈsuːməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumable?
Consumable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kun · SOO · muh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say consumable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsuməbəl/ and the British form is /kənˈsuːməbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.