How to pronounce definable
Say it like dih-FY-nuh-bul. Definable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- dih
- FY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Definable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep 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 definable
American and British speakers say definable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FY-nuh-bul.
What does definable mean?
- Able to be defined.“Many words are definable by using other words.”
Where does definable come from?
From define + -able.
Words that rhyme with definable
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Questions about saying definable
How do you pronounce definable?
Say dih-FY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in definable?
Definable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: dih · FY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say definable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.