How to pronounce demonstrable
Say it like dih-MAHN-struh-bul. Demonstrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN).
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- dih
- MAHN
- struh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstrable 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.
- MAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- struhKeep 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 demonstrable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MON-struh-bul.
What does demonstrable mean?
- Able to be demonstrated.“It is easily demonstrable that water extinguishes fire.”
- Something that can be demonstrated.
Where does demonstrable come from?
From Middle English demonstrable, from Old French.
Questions about saying demonstrable
How do you pronounce demonstrable?
Say dih-MAHN-struh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑnstrəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒnstrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstrable?
Demonstrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN). Broken into parts: dih · MAHN · struh · bul.
Is demonstrable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈmɒnstrəbəl/ (dih-MON-struh-bul).