How to pronounce doable
Say it like DOO-uh-bul. Doable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 doable
American and British speakers say doable in essentially the same way: /ˈduəbəl/ in the US and /ˈduːəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-uh-bul.
What does doable mean?
- Possible to do; feasible.
- Worthy of sexual conquest.“Look at that chick - she's so doable!”
- Something that can be done; a possible or practical task.
Where does doable come from?
From Middle English doable, equivalent to do + -able.
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Words that rhyme with doable
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Questions about saying doable
How do you pronounce doable?
Say DOO-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈduəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈduːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doable?
Doable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say doable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈduəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈduːəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.