How to pronounce describable
Say it like dih-SKRY-buh-bul. Describable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- dih
- SKRY
- buh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Describable 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.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- buhKeep 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 describable
American and British speakers say describable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKRY-buh-bul.
What does describable mean?
- Capable of being described.
Where does describable come from?
From describe + -able.
Questions about saying describable
How do you pronounce describable?
Say dih-SKRY-buh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in describable?
Describable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: dih · SKRY · buh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say describable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈskraɪbəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.