How to pronounce deliverable
Say it like dih-LIV-uh-ruh-bul. Deliverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV).
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- dih
- LIV
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliverable 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.
- LIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 deliverable
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dih-LIV-ruh-bul.
What does deliverable mean?
- The tangible end product; that which will be delivered.“Due to inclement weather, we will be unable to provide our deliverables.”
- Able to be delivered.“The packages were not deliverable because the roads had flooded out.”
Where does deliverable come from?
From deliver + -able.
Questions about saying deliverable
How do you pronounce deliverable?
Say dih-LIV-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪvərəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪvrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliverable?
Deliverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIV). Broken into parts: dih · LIV · uh · ruh · bul.
Is deliverable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪˈlɪvrəbəl/ (dih-LIV-ruh-bul).