How to pronounce debatable
Say it like duh-BAY-tuh-bul. Debatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- duh
- BAY
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Debatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep 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 debatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-BAY-tuh-bul.
What does debatable mean?
- Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.“Those data are debatable: no one has been able to replicate them.”
- Able to be debated; up for discussion.“The lack of bonuses this year is not debatable.”
- A topic that is open to debate.
Where does debatable come from?
From Old French debatable (French débattable), equivalent to debate + -able.
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Words that rhyme with debatable
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Questions about saying debatable
How do you pronounce debatable?
Say duh-BAY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in debatable?
Debatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: duh · BAY · tuh · bul.
Is debatable 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 /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/ (duh-BAY-tuh-bul).