How to pronounce controllable
Say it like kun-TROH-luh-bul. Controllable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- kun
- TROH
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Controllable 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep 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 controllable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-TROH-luh-bul.
What does controllable mean?
- Able to be controlled; subject to regulation or command.
- Any factor that can be controlled.
Where does controllable come from?
From control + -able.
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Questions about saying controllable
How do you pronounce controllable?
Say kun-TROH-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtroʊləbəl/. In British English it is /kənˈtrəʊləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in controllable?
Controllable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: kun · TROH · luh · bul.
Is controllable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈtrəʊləbəl/ (kun-TROH-luh-bul).