How to pronounce cookable
Say it like KUUK-uh-bul. Cookable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK).
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- KUUK
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cookable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 cookable
American and British speakers say cookable in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈkʊkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUK-uh-bul.
What does cookable mean?
- That can be cooked; suitable for cooking.
- Anything suitable for cooking.
Where does cookable come from?
From cook + -able.
Questions about saying cookable
How do you pronounce cookable?
Say KUUK-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʊkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cookable?
Cookable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK). Broken into parts: KUUK · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say cookable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkʊkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.