How to pronounce designable
Say it like dih-ZY-nuh-bul. Designable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- dih
- ZY
- nuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designable 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.
- ZYSay 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 designable
American and British speakers say designable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-ZY-nuh-bul.
What does designable mean?
- Capable of being designed.
Where does designable come from?
From design + -able.
Words that rhyme with designable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of designable.
Questions about saying designable
How do you pronounce designable?
Say dih-ZY-nuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designable?
Designable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · nuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say designable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈzaɪnəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.