How to pronounce curable
Say it like KYUUR-uh-bul. Curable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR).
- KYUUR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYUURSay 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 curable
American and British speakers say curable in essentially the same way: /ˈkjʊrəbəl/ in the US and /ˈkjʊrəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYUUR-uh-bul.
What does curable mean?
- Capable of being cured.
Where does curable come from?
From Middle English curable, curabyll, from Old French curable.
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Words that rhyme with curable
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Questions about saying curable
How do you pronounce curable?
Say KYUUR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjʊrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkjʊrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curable?
Curable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: KYUUR · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say curable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjʊrəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkjʊrəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.