How to pronounce deniable
Say it like dih-NY-uh-bul. Deniable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- dih
- NY
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deniable 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 deniable
American and British speakers say deniable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NY-uh-bul.
What does deniable mean?
- Able to be denied or contradicted.
Where does deniable come from?
From deny + -able.
Words that rhyme with deniable
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Questions about saying deniable
How do you pronounce deniable?
Say dih-NY-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deniable?
Deniable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: dih · NY · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say deniable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaɪəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.