How to pronounce designatable
Say it like DEZ-ig-nay-tuh-bul. Designatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ).
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- DEZ
- ig
- nay
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designatable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep 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 designatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEZ-ig-nay-tuh-bul.
What does designatable mean?
- That can be designated; designable.
Where does designatable come from?
From designate + -able, replacing older and more opaque designable in the same sense.
Questions about saying designatable
How do you pronounce designatable?
Say DEZ-ig-nay-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designatable?
Designatable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEZ). Broken into parts: DEZ · ig · nay · tuh · bul.
Is designatable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtəbəl/ (DEZ-ig-nay-tuh-bul).