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How to pronounce dateable

Say it like DAY-tuh-bul. Dateable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).

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US American/ˈdeɪtəbəl/DAY-tuh-bul
UK British/ˈdeɪtəbəl/DAY-tuh-bul
  • DAY
  • tuh
  • bul
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Dateable pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of dateable

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: DAY-tuh-bul.

What does dateable mean?

adjective
  1. That may be ascribed a date or age.
  2. Suitable for dating (romantic outings).

Where does dateable come from?

From date + -able.

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Words that rhyme with dateable

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Questions about saying dateable

How do you pronounce dateable?

Say DAY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in dateable?

Dateable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tuh · bul.

Is dateable pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdeɪtəbəl/ (DAY-tuh-bul).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).