How to pronounce developable
Say it like dih-VEL-uh-puh-bul. Developable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
- dih
- VEL
- uh
- puh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Developable 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.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep 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 developable
American and British speakers say developable in essentially the same way: /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/ in the US and /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-VEL-uh-puh-bul.
What does developable mean?
- Suitable for development, often specifically for construction
- Which can be developed into a visible image.
- Described by a moving right line, and such that consecutive positions of the generator intersect each other, allowing the surface to be developed into a plane.
- A developable surface.
Where does developable come from?
From develop + -able.
Questions about saying developable
How do you pronounce developable?
Say dih-VEL-uh-puh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in developable?
Developable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: dih · VEL · uh · puh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say developable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.