How to pronounce downloadable
Say it like down-LOH-duh-bul. Downloadable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- down
- LOH
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downloadable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep 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 downloadable
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DOWN-loh-dih-bul.
What does downloadable mean?
- Capable of being downloaded.
- Something that can be downloaded.
Where does downloadable come from?
From download + -able.
Questions about saying downloadable
How do you pronounce downloadable?
Say down-LOH-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaʊnˈloʊdəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnˌləʊdɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downloadable?
Downloadable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: down · LOH · duh · bul.
Is downloadable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdaʊnˌləʊdɪbəl/ (DOWN-loh-dih-bul).