How to pronounce discoverable
Say it like dih-SKUHV-uh-ruh-bul. Discoverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV).
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- dih
- SKUHV
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discoverable 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.
- SKUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 discoverable
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dih-SKUHV-ruh-bul.
What does discoverable mean?
- Able to be discovered.
- Subject to legal discovery; able to be requested by an opposing party through a legal process such as a subpoena.
Where does discoverable come from?
From discover + -able.
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Questions about saying discoverable
How do you pronounce discoverable?
Say dih-SKUHV-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskʌvərəbəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌvrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discoverable?
Discoverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHV). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHV · uh · ruh · bul.
Is discoverable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪˈskʌvrəbəl/ (dih-SKUHV-ruh-bul).